Table 1 Major toxic substances in container atmosphere
From: Health risks in international container and bulk cargo transport due to volatile toxic compounds
| Fumigation | Preservation | Encasement | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphine | Carbon monoxide | Formaldehyde | Benzene |
| Bromomethane (methyl bromide) | Carbon dioxide | Xylene | |
| Sulfuryl difluoride | 1,2-Dichloroethane | ||
| Formaldehyde | Ethylbenzene | ||
| Ethylene oxide | Toluene | ||
| 1,2-Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) | Dichloromethane | ||
| Dichloromethane | Other organic solvents | ||
| Chloropicrin (trichloro(nitro)methane) |