Fumigant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011861",
  "term": "Fumigant",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A fumigant is a pesticide that is vaporized to kill pests. They often are used in buildings and greenhouses.\n\n2. A pesticide vaporized to kill pests. Used in buildings and greenhouses.\n\n3. A biocide that is vaporized to kill pests. Used indoors or outdoors.\n\n4. A substance or mixture of substances that produces gas, vapor, fume, or smoke intended to destroy insects, bacteria, or rodents.\n\n5. Any pesticide product that is a vapor or gas or forms a vapor or gas on application and whose method of pesticidal action is through the gaseous state. [40 CFR 156.203 (2013)].\n\n6. Restricted use pesticide that bears labeling designating it as a fumigant. [40 CFR 171.2 (CFR 2017)]",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "I-BEAM Glossary of Terms",
    "USGS National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program Glossary",
    "40 CFR 170.3 (2013)",
    "40 CFR 171.3 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fumigant/"
}