General Information
Version
VersionCode 00
Revision date
2026-02-28
Product name
Ethephon (Standard)
CAS No.
16672-87-0
Emergency telephone
609-228-6898
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MedChemExpress USA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@medchemexpress.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H311, H314, H318, H332, H402, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard pictograms
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage H332 Harmful if inhaled H402 Harmful to aquatic life H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P330 Rinse mouth. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local regulation.
2.3 Other hazards
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4),H302 Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 3),H311 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A, 1B, 1C),H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1),H318 Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4),H332 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard (Category 3),H402 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard (Category 2),H411
