Ethephon Growth Regulator
2
Plant
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 4. FIRST AID
PRODUCT NAME: Ethephon E-AG 2 Plant Growth IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated cloth-
Regulator ing. Rinse skin immediately with water for 15-20 minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
DESCRIPTION: A liquid plant growth regulator.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
Etigra
present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing
501 Cascade Pointe Lane
eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
Suite 103
advice.
Cary, NC 27513
www.etigra.com IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor
immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless
Ingredient Chemical Name Formula CAS # Composition
told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not
Ethephon (2-Chloroethyl) phosphonic acid C2H6CIO3P 16672-87-0 21.7%
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Consideration should be given to the possibility that over-
exposure to materials other than this product may have
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS: COR-
occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable
ROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns.
mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not
lavage.
get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Liquid or vapors coming in contact with the eyes may
cause irritation, burns and corneal opacity. Causes red- Flashpoint: N/A
ness and swelling of the skin. May cause burns to the
Flammable Limits (LFL-UFL): N/A
mouth and esophagus, chest pain and abdominal pain if
Means of Extinction: Not combustible. Use extinguishing
ingested. Mists may cause upper respiratory tract irrita-
method appropriate for surrounding fire.
tion, coughing and sore throat if inhaled. Prolonged con-
Fire Fighting Instructions: Evacuate area and contain con-
tact can cause chronic bronchitis.
taminated firefighting water. Do not allow runoff to enter
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Inhalation drains or waterways. Thoroughly decontaminate equip-
may aggravate exiting chronic respiratory problems such ment after use.
as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may Firefighting Equipment: Wear full protective clothing
aggravate existing skin disease. (bunker gear) and NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus with full-facepiece operated in the
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Do not apply directly to
pressure/demand mode.
water, or to areas where surface water is present or to
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not Hazardous Combustion Products: In fire can produce cor-
rosive and toxic fumes.
contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash
water. NFPA Hazard Codes: Health-3 / Fire-1 / Reactivity-1
Etigra
Manufactured for: Emergency Phone: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
Etigra Effective Date: March 06, 2007
501 Cascade Pointe Lane, Suite 103 EPA Reg. No. 79676-60
Cary, NC 27513
www.etigra.com
REV 0307
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Clean up spills immediately, observing the precautions in CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Elevated temperatures and
Section 8 of this MSDS. Isolate the hazard area and keep extreme humidity.
unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal use and
Prevent material from contaminating soil or from enter- transportation situations.
ing sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal
Pump any free liquid into an appropriate closed contain- decomposition will create hydrogen chloride and oxides
er. When not possible to recover, dike spillage and pick up of carbon and nitrogen.
with suitable absorbent material. If spilled on the ground, INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Zinc, iron,
the affected area should be removed to a depth of 1-2 aluminum, bases, strong oxidizing agents.
inches. Place absorbent material and removed soil in a
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
container for disposal.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
The following information is for the active ingredient
Do not allow to come into contact with skin, eyes and
(Ethephon):
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after han-
dling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY
tobacco or using the toilet. Oral LD50 (rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. If ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY
container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all Dermal LD50 (rat): 2,000 mg/kg
precautions provided on this label and clean up immedi-
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
ately. Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers,
Inhalation LC50 (rat): > 4.5 mg/l
long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves, and goggles or face
shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, EYE IRRITANT
earth or other suitable material and dispose of waste at Rabbit 鈥? Corrosive
an approved waste disposal facility. Do not allow to con-
SKIN IRRITATION
taminate food or feed and segregate from textiles and
Rabbit 鈥? Moderately irritating
other similar materials.
SENSITIZATION
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Guinea Pig 鈥? Non-sensitizing
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
material should be equipped with an eyewash station and
None known.
a safety shower.
CARCINOGENICITY:
Protective Clothing: Wear coveralls over short-sleeved
ACGIH: Not listed
shirt and short pants, chemical-resistant footwear plus
IARC: Not listed
socks, protective eyewear and chemical resistant gloves
NTP: Not listed
made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neo-
OSHA: Not listed
prene or barrier laminate, and chemical-resistant headgear
for overhead exposure. When cleaning equipment, mixing MUTAGENIC DATE: Not genotoxic or mutagenic.
or loading wear a chemical-resistant apron.
REPRODUCTIVE DATA: No evidence of developmental
General: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after han- effects as doses that are not maternally toxic. Caused
dling. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, decreased pup body weight at the highest dose in rats.
using tobacco or using the toilet. Discard clothing and No effects were observed on fertility, gestation, mating,
other absorbent materials that have been heavily contam- organ weights or histopathology.
inated with this product; do not reuse them. Follow the
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning and maintaining
PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use deter- Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface
gent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean
other laundry. high water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to
aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contami-
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
nate water when disposing of equipment washwater or
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid rinsate.
Odor: Odorless Non-Hazardous to Bees.
pH: 1.98
Specific Gravity: 1.106 g/ml (25掳C)
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Decomposition Temperature: 170掳C
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal. This product has been classified in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely haz-
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
ardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, or rinsate
required by CPR.
is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be
disposed of by use according to label instructions, con- DISCLAIMER:
tact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Etigra believes the information and recommendations
Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the provided above to be accurate. NO WARRANTY OF FIT-
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. NESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Rinse thoroughly at least three
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
times and then offer for recycling or dispose of in a sani-
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information pro-
tary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and
vided above relates only to the specific product designat-
local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
ed and may not be applicable where such product is used
in combination with any other materials or in any
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
process. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S.
Containers < 5.0L (1.3 gallons) Not Shipped by Air: Not Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a violation
regulated by DOT of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
Containers > 5.0L (1.3 gallons) or when Shipped by Air: tent with its labeling. Additionally, as the conditions and
methods of use are beyond the control of Etigra, Etigra
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: UN3265, Corrosive liq-
expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
uid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Ethephon), 8, PG III
obtained or arising from any use of the product or
DOT HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 8
reliance on such information.
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: UN3265
DOT PACKING GROUP: III
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/A
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 153
MARINE POLLUTANT: Not Listed
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
FIFRA 鈥?
All pesticides are governed under the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The regulatory informa-
tion presented below is pertinent only when this product
is handled outside of the normal use and application as a
pesticide.
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
Not Listed
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 311/312 Hazard Categories
Immediate
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 312 Threshold Planning Quantity
None
SARA Title III 鈥? Section 313 Reportable Ingredients
None
CERCLA 鈥?
Not Listed
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 STATUS 鈥?
This product does not contain any substances known to
the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive
harm.
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