Ethephon 85%TC 50%SL 720SL

Detailed Product Description

                                                                 Ethephon

Chemical Name: 2-Chloroethylphosphonic Acid.

FORMULA : C₁₂H₁₀O₂.                                                                  

M. W. : 186.5.                                                                               

CAS NO.: 137-26-8.

                                                                         

DESCRIPTION:

Appearance : White or light yellow crystals.

Melting  Point: 74 - 75°C .

Vapour Pressure: <1mPa at 20°C.

Stability: Solvency in water, acohol is about 1kg/L. It's steady below PH 3 and it releases ethylene when above PH 3.It can be eluviated when placed on sand. It can't coexist with alkali, salts and mental.

Toxicity:  Oral LD50 (Rat)>3030 mg/kg. Skin LD50(Rabbit) >1,560 mg/kg.

SPECIFICATIONS: 80%TC,95%TC,40%SL,60%SL.

USES:  Ethephon can modulate plant growth and metabolism by releasing ethylene from root, bloom, fruit, legume and other tissues. It can accelerate maturation for fruit and vegetable. Also used as post-harvest ripening agent.