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ProFume Gas Fumigant Fumigation Service & Supply • Westfield, IN 800-992-1991 • www.fumigationzone.com ProFume® gas fumigant (sulfuryl fluoride) was first approved April 2004 [by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)] for use in the milling industry. Dow AgroSciences manufactures ProFume. Fumigation Service & Supply (FSS) is a licensed ProFume fumigator. FSS President John Mueller says with the phaseout of methyl bromide, ProFume is fast becoming the industry choice for complete mill fumigations. ProFume fumigation. When administered at the labeled rates, Mueller says that ProFume is very successful on all stages of insect life, including the eggs. “One advantage of ProFume is superior gas penetration, which enables it to kill insects in areas where methyl bromide may not reach,” Mueller says. Mueller adds that FSS’s attention to detail throughout the fumigation process helps ensure a successful kill rate. “We properly set up effective gas application strategies and thorough monitoring of all areas of each fumigation,” Mueller says. “In doing so, we are able to provide successful fumigations no matter what the environmental conditions are.” The Future of ProFume FSS has seen a tremendous growth in demand for ProFume, Mueller says. “Over the past three years, ProFume has continued to grow in the milling and grain processing markets,” he adds. Mueller expects even more companies to convert to ProFume next year. ® Product Review ProFume gas fumigant. Response No. 521 • See ad on p. 11 Flame-Resistant Clothing Cintas • Cincinnati, OH • 800-246-8271 www.cintas.com According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 70E, employees working in areas where electrical hazards, such as an arc flash are possible, should utilize personal protective equipment. For millers, disengaging a breaker for a piece of milling equipment falls under NFPA 70E. Cintas Sales Representative Andrea Althouse explains that such an action can result in an arc flash. “Arc flashes can reach temperatures of up to 35,000 degrees F, which is four times hotter than the surface of the sun,” Althouse says. Cintas has several clothing-line options available to protect employees from the burn hazard associated with an arc flash. Indura® Ultra Soft. With an ATPV rating over 8, this clothing line adequately protects against Category 1 and 2 hazards, which includes systems operating at less than 1,000 volts. The fabric is flexible and allows for a wide range of movement. Nomex IIIA. The Nomex line is available in a variety of protection levels. Like the Indura brand, these garments also allow for a wide range of movement. Maintenance Service Cintas also provides a maintenance and washing service for the clothing. Since the clothing requires special washing instructions to maintain the garment’s protective qualities, Althouse highly recommends using the Cintas laun- Product Review Indura Ultra Soft coveralls provide fire protection. dering service. “Cintas will ensure that each garment is washed and handled according to the manufacturer’s specifications,” Althouse says. Response No. 522 52 First Quarter 2008 MILLING JOURNAL http://www.fumigationzone.com http://www.cintas.com

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Milling Journal - First Quarter 2008 Contents First Break Examining Fortification Standards IAOM 2008 Milling Short Courses 2008 IAOM Conference and Expo Melinda Farris Interview Designing a Purifierless Millflow Dirk Maier Named KSU Dept. Head NAMA’s 2008 Division Meetings Protecting Electrical Workers Miller Profiles Todd Bastean Interview Safety: How Serious Are We? Product Quality/Gwirtz Product Roundup: Magnets Pest Management/Subramanyam Explosion Protection Supplier Interview: Darin Stutler Product Reviews New IAOM Safety Award Criteria Don’t Forget OSHA Form 300A Milling Notes Great Lakes Regional Conference 4th Quarter 2007 Flour Production IAOM Reference Guide Hammermills Brushes Aspirators Level Indicators Product Reviews Magnets Mixers Packaging Purifiers Safety Equipment Screeners Separators Sifter Accessories Ad Index

Milling Journal - Q1 2008

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