This specification covers insecticidal solid fumigants that contain aluminium phosphide and are intended for use in the fumigation of food storage premises.
NOTE
a) Except under the standardization mark scheme, assessment of compliance with the requirements of 3.1 requires special agreement between the supplier and the purchaser.
b) The standards referred to in the specification are listed in Appendix A.
c) Notes to purchasers are listed in Appendix A to SABS 898.
d) Recommendations on the use of aluminium phosphide fumigants are given in SABS 0204.
e) Information regarding the verification of the quality of insecticidal solid fumigants produced to this specification, and a sampling plan that could be used to assess compliance with the specification of a lot of insecticidal solid fumigant are given in Appendix B.