PHOSTOXIN BAG
Authorisation number: 050879-00
- Formulation
- Gas generating product
- first authorised
- 2017-12-20
- authorised until
- 2027-12-31
- Field of activity
- Insecticide
- Hazard to bees
- no classification recorded
- Trial designation
- DET-94000-I-4-GE
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Category | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminiumphosphid | aluminium phosphide | 0 GK | Wirkstoff | yes |
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- DET
Authorised uses (18)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| barley, buckwheat, maize, millet, oats +4 | Insects | Gas-tight silo unit without circulatory fumigation | 050879-00/00-001 |
| barley, buckwheat, maize, millet, oats +4 | Insects, (-) khapra beetle | Gas-tight silo unit with circulatory fumigation | 050879-00/00-002 |
| barley, buckwheat, maize, millet, oats +4 | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-003 |
| barley, buckwheat, maize, millet, oats +4 | Insects | in granaries in sufficiently gasprooved rooms | 050879-00/00-004 |
| barley, buckwheat, maize, millet, oats +4 | Insects | Barges, inland navigation vessels and coastal motor ships | 050879-00/00-005 |
| cereal products (flours) | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-006 |
| cereal products (flakes) | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-007 |
| starch | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-008 |
| expeller | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-009 |
| pulses (dried) | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-010 |
| spices | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-011 |
| rooms | Insects | Empty silo units | 050879-00/00-012 |
| rooms | Insects | In empty rooms | 050879-00/00-013 |
| coffee | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-014 |
| cocoa | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-015 |
| dried vegetables | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-016 |
| tea, tea-like products | Insects | in piles of sacks for storage under gas-tight canvas on gas-tight floors or in gas-tight rooms (adequately gas-tight terms of TRGS 512) | 050879-00/00-017 |
| bags | Insects | Empty bags in sufficiently gas-tight rooms | 050879-00/00-018 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| NT871 | Before starting the application, it needs to be checked that no wild animals are in the area to be fumigated. When there are indications that the building is being utilised for breeding by birds or protected species of mammals, the fumigation process must not be undertaken, unless there are risk mitigation measures in place to prevent exposure. | – | – |
| NW467 | The product and its remains, empty containers and packaging and rinsing fluids must not be dumped in water. This also applies to indirect entry via the urban or agrarian drainage system and to rain-water and sewage canals. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH001 | RSh 1: Toxic in contact with the eyes. | – | – |
| EO001 | SPo1: After contact with skin, first remove product with dry cloth and then wash with plenty of water. | – | – |
| EO002 | SPo2: Wash all protective cloth after use. | – | – |
| EO004 | SPo 4: The container must be opend outdoors and in dry conditions. | – | – |
| NW262 | The product is toxic for algae. | – | – |
| NW264 | The product is toxic for fish and aquatic invertebrates. | – | – |
| SB001 | Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage. | – | – |
| SB005 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. | – | – |
| SB111 | Concerning the requirements for personal protective gear for handling the plant protection product the material safety data sheet and the instructions for use of the plant protection product as well as the guideline "Personal protective gear for handling plant protection prod-ucts" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (www.bvl.bund.de) must be observed. | – | – |
| SB195 | Suitable equipment and resources must be used for applying the preparation. Contact with the skin must be avoided. | – | – |
| SE1201 | Wear tight fitting eye protection when applying/handling the product. | – | – |
| SF5053 | Phosphane develops in the air or in combination with moisture; it is an odourless gas which is very toxic for humans and animals, it is corrosive and is both highly flammable and self-igniting when exposed to air. Occasionally there is a garlic-, fish- or carbide-like smell caused by impurities. This smell alone is not a reliable indication of phosphane since it can easily be adsorbed by soil and other materials and is often not apparent until health limits have been exceeded. | – | – |
| SF510 | If an applicator is used to apply the plant protection product, this must be cleaned according to point 9 par. (5) of 'TRGS' 512 (technical regulations for dangerous substances) after use. The equipment must be cleaned in the open and preferably when there is a light wind (paying attention to the wind direction), taking care to avoid exposing humans and animals to dust from the plant protection product and/or phosphane. The applicator should be cleaned in a sufficiently large container with low | – | – |
| SF514-1 | The operator or person equipped with adequate experience responsible for measuring the fumigation product used must check the ambient air regularly in accordance with 'TRGS' (technical regulation for dangerous substances) 512 (fumigations) until the area has been authorised for access to ensure that concentrations of the fumigation product which exceed the limit of detection (more than or equal to 0.01 ppm) do not occur outside of the specified danger zone. The measurement results and, if approp | – | – |
| SF523 | Barges, inland navigation vessels and coastal motor ships may only be fumigated at mooring places, the designated danger zone must be evacuated. Until the head of fumigation has given his permission, the ship must not leave the mooring place and may only be entered by persons who have expert knowledge and who are adequately protected. | – | – |
| SF524 | Rooms/stores must be vacated and closed immediately after fumigation has been started. For use under gas-tight sheeting, put the goods in gas-tight packaging and vacate the danger zone immediately after fumigation has started. | – | – |
| SS1201 | Wear standard protective gloves (plant protection) when handling/applying the product. | – | – |
| SS2204 | Wear a protective suit for plant protection products and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when applying/handling the product. | – | – |
| ST3312 | Wear respiratory equipment with filter (type/identification colour ...*)) for phosphane when applying/handling the product and suitable protective clothing according to TRGS 512. *) state respiratory equipment, gas filter type (identification letter and colour) and gas filter class. | – | – |
| VS005-1 | Fumigations with substances stated in "GefStoffV" (Hazardous Substances Ordinance) annex I no.4.1 (1) till (3) require permission according to GefStoffV annex I no. 4.2 (1). When applying the product, the special regulations in GefStoffV annex I no. 4 in addition to the technical regulations for hazardous substances (TRGS 512 - Fumigations) must be observed. | – | – |
| WMI24A | Mode of Action (IRAC-Group): 24A | – | – |
| WH952 | The indication identifying the mode of action must be assigned directly to each corresponding name of the active substance as supplementary information on the packaging and in the instructions for use. | – | – |
Notes
- Due to the manner in which authorisation governs application of the product, bees are not endangered.(B3)
- Due to the manner in which authorisation governs application of the product, populations of relevant beneficial organisms are not endangered.
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Danger
Hazard pictograms
- GHS02
- GHS06
- GHS09
Hazard statements
- Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
- Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
- Toxic by eye contact.
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
- In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- Fatal if swallowed.
- Fatal in contact with skin.
- Causes serious eye irritation.
- Fatal if inhaled.
- Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
- If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Keep only in original packaging.
- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician.
- Collect spillage.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- Store locked up.
- Dispose of contents/container to ...
Further information
Data source: PSM-API · Data as of: 2026-08-05
Only the authorisation notice together with the product label and instructions for use is legally binding.