General Information
Revision date
2016-12-02
Product name
Ethephon 71.3% SL
CAS No.
16672-87-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
EPA registered pesticide
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500, 1-877-250-9291
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is a product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets, and for workplace labels of non-EPA registered chemicals. Please see Section 15 for additional EPA information. Appearance White solid Physical state Solid Odor No data available Classification Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Precautionary Statements - Response IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Signal Word Danger Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation.