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Safety Data Sheet Certis
Ethrel C
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1. Substance / preparation and company name
Ethrel C
Use of the Substance/ Preparation
Horticultural plant Growth Regulator
Company identification
Certis
1b Mills Way, Boscombe Down Business Park, Amesbury, Wiltshire. SP4 7RX
Telephone: 01980 676500 Fax: 01980 626555
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2. Composition / information on ingredients
Chemical name Concentration (%) CAS Symbol R-phrases
Ethephon 40% w/w 16672-87-0 C R20/21, R34, R52/53
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3. Possible hazards
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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4. First aid measures
General advice: Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safely.
Inhalation: Remove the patient to fresh air and keep at rest. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice
immediately.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. seek medical advice immediately.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.
Notes to physician
Symptoms: Local: severe irritation.
Treatment:
Local treatment: Initial treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. After eye contact: Instillation of local
anaesthetic drops e.g. 1% Amethocaine Hydrochloride eye drops. Give Analgesics as necessary.
Systemic treatment: In the event of a mouthful or more being ingested, the following measures should be
considered: Gastric lavage with charcoal, if necessary further treatment. There is no antidote.
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5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder.
Specific hazards during fire fighting: The product itself does not burn. In the event of fire the following can
be released: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, phosphorus oxides (e.g. phosphorus
pentoxide), hydrogen chloride (HCl).
Special protective equipment for fire-fighting: Use breathing apparatus.
Further information: Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged
into drains.
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6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear acid-resistant boots. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Environmental precautions: Keep people and animals away. Do not discharge into the drain/ surface water/
groundwater. If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform local water company immediately. If
spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform the Environment Agency (emergency telephone number 0800
807060).
Methods for cleaning up: Recover the product by pumping, suction or absorption using a dry and inert
absorbent clay. Pick up and fill the product into a tightly closed container. When picked up, treat material as
prescribed under heading "Disposal".
Additional advice: Information regarding safe handling, see section 7. Information regarding personal
protective equipment, see section 8. Information regarding waste disposal, see section 13. Check also for any
local site procedures.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling: Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.
Storage:
Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep out of the reach of children.
Advice on common storage: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Suitable material: High density polyethylene.
Unsuitable material: Carbon steel.
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8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Refer to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 as amended) assessment.
Engineering conteols should be used in preference to personal protective equipment wherever practicable.
Components with workplace control parameters:
Components CAS No Control parameters Update Basis
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 123 mg/m3 (TWA) 2001 EH40 OES
98 mg/m3 (TWA) 05 2001 EU ELV
246 mg/m3 (STEL) 05 2001 EU ELV
Respiratory protection: No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.
Hand protection: Wear as appropriate: Gloves (acid-resistant).
Eye protection: Safety glasses, or face shield if necessary.
Skin and body protection: Acid-proof protective clothing.
Hygiene measures: Wash hands immediately after work, if necessary take a shower.
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Pale, straw coloured liquid
pH: <1
Flash point: Non-combustible
Density: 1.205 g/l
Boiling point/ range: 100掳C
Ignition temperature: 600掳C
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10. Stability and reactivity
Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions.
Corrodes metals in the presence of water or moisture. Risk of ethylene emission in case of increasing pH.
Note: Stable under normal conditions.
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11. Toxicological information
Acute oral toxicity: LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity: LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Skin irritation: Rabbit: Result: slight irritant effect - does not require labelling
Eye irritation: Remarks: Regarding its pH less than 1, this formulation is considered to be
seriously irritant to eyes.
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12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity effects:
Toxicity to fish: LC50: >100 mg/l
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Exposure time: 96h
Toxicity to daphnia: >721 mg/l
Water flea (Daphnia magna)
Exposure time: 48h
Test substance: The value mentioned relates to the active ingredient
Toxicity to algae: EC50: 56 mg/l
Scenedesmus subspicatus
Exposure time: 72h
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13. Disposal considerations
Product: In accordance with current regulations may be taken to waste disposal site or incineration plant, after
consultation with site operator and/or with the responsible authority. Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in
compliance with local regulations. Advice maybe obtained from the local waste regulation authority (part of the
Environment Agency).
Contaminated packaging: Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste. Empty
containers can be landfilled after cleaning, when in compliance with the Environmental Protection (Duty of
Care) Regulations 1991.
Waste key for the unused product: 020108 agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances.
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14. Transport information
ADR/RID/ADNR
UN No: 3265
Labels: 8
Packaging group: III
Hazard No: 80
Description of the goods: UN3265 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(ETHEPHON)
IMDG
UN No: 3265
Class: 8
Packaging group: III
EmS: 8-15
Description of the goods: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (ETHEPHON)
IATA
UN No: 3265
Class: 8
Packaging group: III
Description of the goods: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (ETHEPHON)
CDG CPL
UN No: 3265
Class: 8
Packaging group: III
Hazard identification no: 80
Emergency action code: 2X
Description of the goods: UN3265 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(ETHEPHON)
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15. Regulatory information
This product has been classified in accordance with The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulations 2002: CHIP3
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: Ethephon
Hazard symbols: Xi Irritant
Risk phrases: R37/38 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment
Safety phrases: S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36 Wear suitable protective clothing
S57 se appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination
Exceptional labelling of special preparations: Restricted to professional users. To avoid risks to man and the
environment, comply with the instructions for use.
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16. Other information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R34 Causes burns.
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to give general health and safety guidance on the storage and transport of
the substance or product to which it relates. It is not intended to apply to the use of the substance or product
for which purposes the substance or product label and any appropriate technical usage literature available
should be consulted and any relevant licences, consents or approvals complied with. The requirements or
recommendations of any relevant site or working procedure, system or policy in force or arising from any risk
assessment involving the substance or product should take precedence over any of the guidance contained in
this safety data sheet where there i a difference in the information given. The information provided in this safety
data sheet is accurate at the date of publication and will be updated as and when appropriate. No liability will
be accepted for any injury loss or damage resulting from any failure to take account of information or advice
contained in this safety data sheet.
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