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LastMeal

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Posted 1 year ago
Sat Sep 13 2008 10:47:39
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Hey guys,
It's been a while since I've posted here, I've been trying to get back to normal life. One thing is still bugging me (pun intended) though:

During the course of my battle, I had my car Vikaned. Does anyone have any info on the safety of exposing an automobile to this fumigant? I'd imagine there are all sorts of vents and filters, etc. that could trap the gas. I'm terrified that I'll get into an accident and my airbags will deploy in a cloud of Vikane. Or that I'll take me car into the shop and some chamber will get opened and get a mechanic sick.

I've been googling around, but haven't been able to find anything. There must be some study or pesticide approval certification for automobiles that I'm missing. Does anyone have any data on this.
paulaw0919

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Posted 1 year ago
Sat Sep 13 2008 13:58:05
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HI Last Meal! Hope all is well with you! I'm not an expert on this and I don't know of any documented answers to your question. What I would do, if you're concerned, is call DOW and ask them. Maybe they have some answers for you. If their customer svc rep doesn't, then I would like to think that s/he has access to the appropriate person to find out for you.
We had our vehicles done with the structure last fall. I know they ran the vehicles for a few minutes. I used to work in the auto industry. The way the airbags are made, how compact they are when not assembled and how they are deployed, I don't think that's an issue. (imo) Because the gas dissipates so quickly, I doubt filters would be an issue either. I hope all is well with you and wishing you the best. :)