{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Gas hazard after fumigation","description":"Gas hazard after fumigation is the risk of toxic exposure from residual fumigant concentrations – primarily phosphine and methyl bromide – that persist in cargo, containers, or storage areas following pest control treatment. Fumigation is widely used for agricultural commodities and wood packaging materials under ISPM 15, typically carried out at the country of origin. The danger is easily underestimated: phosphine is colourless and nearly odourless at low concentrations, yet potentially lethal,","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/gas-hazard-after-fumigation","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T14:26:41.333301","citation":"https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Pages/DangerousGoods.aspx","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/gas-hazard-after-fumigation","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Gas hazard after fumigation · Gas hazard after fumigation is the risk of toxic exposure from residual fumigant concentrations – primarily phosphine and methyl bromide – that persist in cargo, containers, or storage areas following pest control treatment. · Quelle: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Pages/DangerousGoods.aspx"}