Fuortes L J
University Occupational Health Service, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.
Vet Hum Toxicol. 1992 Jun;34(3):240-1.
A case of preventable fatality and a nearly greater disaster as a result of methyl bromide fumigation of a restaurant is presented. Methyl bromide is a nearly odorless, volatile hydrocarbon used as a fumigant in the food industry. As a result of this episode, recommendations are made for worker and community notification of the hazards involved whenever fumigation takes place. Addition of a mucosal irritant or olfactory stimulant is recommended to provide warning for methyl bromide exposure.
本文介绍了一起因餐厅使用溴甲烷熏蒸导致可预防死亡以及险些酿成更大灾难的案例。溴甲烷是一种几乎无味的挥发性碳氢化合物，在食品工业中用作熏蒸剂。鉴于此事件，建议在进行熏蒸时，向工人和社区通报所涉危害。建议添加一种粘膜刺激剂或嗅觉刺激剂，以对溴甲烷暴露发出警示。
