Even in an absorbent material like wood Methyl Bromide will dissipate within a week. It's very rare for a pallet to be discarded within a week of being shipped

Even in an absorbent material like wood Methyl Bromide will dissipate within a week. It's very rare for a pallet to be discarded within a week of being shipped and but if you are super cautious you can just wait a week. Toluene, Benzene and Ethylene dichloride on the other hand are used in all sorts of materials like glues, and will be out gassed for months. Kids toys, phones, shoes, furniture, paint - normal houses (as opposed to Occupod's) are full of them. Provided you are little careful with the painting, I'd take the Occupod any day.