Controlled release fumigation of harvested agricultural commodities
US5958490A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B7/144
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fumigant which is effective for the control of postharvest disease in agricultural commodities utilizes carbon supports impregnated with natural volatiles to provide controlled release of the volatiles in storage containers and facilities. Activated carbon is an effective carbon support, while essential oils and benzaldehyde are useful natural volatiles.
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