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Methyl bromide facts.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The document discusses methyl bromide, which is still widely used as a pesticide to disinfect agricultural produce. Methyl bromide has a noxious effect on the ozone layer and will be totally banned in 2015. The different phase-out stages are described, and substitutes listed with specific examples. Actions taken by different countries (Brazil, China, Canada, Australia, Columbia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand) are also mentioned.

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  • Original title: Methyl bromide facts.
  • Record ID : 1999-2588
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, Developing country, Environment
  • Source: ActionOzone/OzonAction - spec. suppl. n. 4
  • Publication date: 1998/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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