- Title:
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Metham Sodium
- Date:
- December 2008
- Organisations
- Fire & Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia
- Authors:
- Higgins, Leith
- Location:
- Perth, WA, Australia
Overview
Metham sodium is used in Western Australia, by market gardeners, as a soil fumigant prior to planting their crops. It breaks down in the soil to form a volatile, extremely irritant substance, known as methyl isothiocyanate, which is the active fumigating agent.
Includes health effects, properties, dangerous goods and incidents.
