Ethephon
Other name: Ethrel, Cepha ,GAF
Bio-efficacy: Plant growth regulator
CAS: 16672-87-0
EC NO.: 240-718-3
CLASS: 8
UN NO.: 3265
MF: C2H6CIO3P
Solubility: Solubility in water 1kg/L, soluble in organic solvents.
Stability: Stable in aqueous solutions having PH<5.
At higher PH, decomposition occurs with the liberation of ethylene.
Sensitive to U.V. irradiation.
Mammalian Toxicology: Oral acute LD50 for rats 3030mg/kg (tech).
Application:
Plant growth regulator with systemic properties. Penetrates into the plant tissues, and is decomposed to ethylene, which promotes the growth processes.
Packing: 10kg drum, 20kg drum, 200kg drum, IBC.
Specification:
Item Tech
Ethephon mass percent: 91%min.
1,2-Dichloroethane mass percent: 0.05% max.
Insoluble matter in water: 0.2% max.
PH: 1.5-2.0
Item As
Ethephon mass percent: 40%±2.0%
1,2-Dichloroethane mass percent: 0.02% max.
PH: 1.5-2.0
Stability on dilution(dilute 20 times): As stipulated
Stability on Reservation at high Temperature: As stipulated
Stability at low temperature: As stipulated