What Is Ethephon? Applications, Dosage, Alternatives & Specifications
Last updated: 2026-11-14 · CAS 16672-87-0 · Agricultural Grade
- Quick facts
- Name
- Ethephon
- CAS number
- 16672-87-0
- Grade
- Agricultural Grade
- Certifications
- ISO 9001 · ISO 22000 · HACCP · FAMI-QS · Kosher · Halal · GMP · SGS
- Application areas
- 6
- Documentation
- COA · TDS · SDS
Overview
Ethephon is a premium-quality product supplied by ZEAL BIOTECH under strict quality management with full batch traceability. An ethylene-releasing PGR that promotes fruit ripening/color (tomato, banana, pineapple), flower induction (pineapple), loosening/abscission (cherry, walnut), latex flow (rubber) and height control.
Applications
Growth Retardation
Paclobutrazol, uniconazole and chlormequat shorten internodes and reduce lodging.
Flowering & Fruit Set
Gibberellins, cytokinins and forchlorfenuron regulate bloom, set and fruit development.
Rooting & Propagation
IBA and NAA promote rooting of cuttings and tissue-culture plantlets.
Fruit Thinning & Sizing
Chemical thinning and sizing programs structure the crop in orchards.
Maturity & Harvest
Ethephon and related regulators synchronize ripening, flowering and abscission.
Stress & Dormancy
ABA and related regulators manage water stress, dormancy and storage.
Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Ethephon |
| CAS Number | 16672-87-0 |
| Appearance | White solid / clear SL |
| Grade | Agricultural Grade |
| Packaging | 25kg net fiber drum with PE liner |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Packaging & Storage
- Packing: 25kg net fiber drum with double PE liner.
- Sample: 100-500g free sample available.
- Storage: Keep in tightly closed packaging, cool, dry, well-ventilated. Protect from light and moisture.
- Shelf Life: 24 months from production date.
Quality & Certifications
Every batch tested by in-house QC lab. COA, TDS, SDS provided with each shipment.
Regulatory & Compliance
EU
Complies with EU regulations and FAMI-QS standards.
USA
Meets FDA and AAFCO requirements.
China
Registered under Chinese MOA regulations.
International
Kosher, Halal, ISO certified. FTA forms available.
Safety & Handling
- Hazard Class: Generally non-hazardous. Refer to SDS for details.
- Storage: Room temperature, dry, sealed. Avoid strong oxidizers.
- Transport: Non-dangerous goods. Standard sea/air freight.
- SDS: Available on request at sales@xadditive.cn.
Frequently asked questions
MOQ?
MOQ is 1kg for trial, 25kg for regular orders. Free samples available.
Shelf life?
24 months from production date when stored properly.
Certifications?
ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, FAMI-QS, Kosher, Halal, COA, SDS, TDS.
How to get quote?
Email sales@xadditive.cn with your requirement. Reply within 30 minutes.
Request a quote & COA
Ask for the current specification sheet, a COA sample and a bulk quotation — reply within 30 minutes on working days.