Why Heat Treatment Pallets Are Better Than Fumigate
To ensure compliance with international standards for imported goods, wood pallets and wood packaging materials should be treated or heat-treated with chemicals. Fumigation can have adverse health effects as well as environmental damage.
The International Plant Protection Convention, also known as (the Plant Protection Convention Ippc ) currently has an 184-member membership. The International Plant Protection Convention is an association of 184 member nations that have agreed to adhere to specific trade rules. This involves treating wooden packaging to eradicate insects.
This is known as Heat Treatment ISPM15 and can be achieved using chemical or heat-treated pallets. Contact a pallet expert regarding wooden pallets and heat treatments. More than 25 years of experience is our expertise in this industry. MyPALLETMARKET pallets are heated to ensure ISPM15 compliance.
- Carries no health risks
- It has no adverse environmental effects
- Lowers your costs
Methyl Bromide Risks
Methyl bromide is a chemical that is used in the fumigation of wood for packaging. Bromethane is also known as. It was utilized as a fumigant, pesticide and refrigerant. It is used in a variety of different products and industries around the world. While it was previously more common, methyl bromide has become significantly less prevalent.
Exposure to this chemical could cause skin irritation, damage to the lungs, trigger irritation of the eyes, damage to kidneys and adverse neurological effects. There are short- and long-term effects as well.
Long-term health concerns for humans. Ozone depletion could also be caused by methyl bromide. This permits more UV solar radiation to penetrate the planet’s surface.
In 2005, the substance was banned in all European Union areas and allowed to be used for shipping sterilization and quarantine. Still, it was completely prohibited in the year 2010. It was banned entirely in 2010. The United States Environmental Protection Agency also removed methyl bromide from its use in 2005. It was not prohibited from being used in shipping containers.
Advantages of Heat Treatment
The process, however, involves using heat to create steam without negative environmental or health impacts. Instead of using substances to disinfect pallets and packing, heat treatment is used to heat the lumber for a minimum of 30 minutes to reach 132.8 temperatures at the core. This will eliminate pathogens and pests without the danger of chemical fumigation during treatment.
Additionally, heat treatment is less expensive and can be passed on to the customers. The cost savings could be significant, particularly when exporters have high volume. Additionally, heat treatment is feasible without the need for transportation to specialised fumigation sites, thereby reducing the time to turn around.
MYPALLETMARKET operates multiple kilns that are distributed across our facilities network. It is possible to export pallets to Pallet Consultants because we produce vast quantities of custom-designed, recycled and new pallets.
Prices For Heat Treating Pallets
MyPALLETMARKET is a heat-treating company that provides pallets to our customers. We make it simple to adhere to our ISPM15 guidelines. We offer a range of heat-treated wooden packaging, including pallets, pallet collars, and wooden crates. Our industrial packaging products carry the IPPC Stamp certificate, proving they are appropriately treated with heat.
We also offer a FREE phone number to discuss the cost-effective product you are considering. We’re available to discuss your needs with you. The market is to
