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You are here: NPIC Home Page Pesticide Ingredients Active Ingredients Specific Chemical Information Sulfuryl Fluoride

Sulfuryl fluoride is a colorless, odorless gas. It is used to fumigate buildings and some stored agricultural products. Sulfuryl fluoride is used to control a wide range of pests. Some of these include bed bugs, termites, rats, and mice.

All sulfuryl fluoride products are restricted use pesticides. This means they can be legally purchased and used only by those who are properly trained and licensed. Some trade names include Vikane®, Zythor®, and Master Fume®.

General Questions about Sulfuryl Fluoride

What is sulfuryl fluoride? How does sulfuryl fluoride work? How might I be exposed to sulfuryl fluoride? What are some signs and symptoms from a brief exposure to sulfuryl fluoride? What preparations are necessary prior to fumigation? What additional precautions can I take? Has anyone studied non-cancer effects from long-term exposure to sulfuryl fluoride? Is sulfuryl fluoride likely to contribute to the development of cancer? What happens to sulfuryl fluoride when it enters the body What happens to sulfuryl fluoride in the environment? Can sulfuryl fluoride affect birds, fish, and other wildlife?

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