ApI Material Safety Data Sheet SECOIN Corporation

Material Safety Data Sheet

ApI Plant Growth Regulator

Section1. IDENTIFICATION: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME: ApI Plant Growth Regulator
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ApI stands for Ant-processed Inducer that stimulates the
formation of Agarwood in Aquilaria trees
HS code: 38089330
EXPORTER: SECOIN Corporation
227 Dien Bien Phu street,
Ward 15, Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh city, 718512 Vietnam
Tel: 84-8- 6255 0909; Fax: 84-8-6298 0909
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 84-933461989 or 84-913207676
PRODUCT INFORMATION: 84-913207676

Section 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

1st INGREDIENT NAME: Ethephon

Concentration: 2.3%
Other common names: Bromeflor
Molecular formula: C2H6ClO3P
CAS number: 16672-87-0
EC number: 240-718-3
nd
2 INGREDIENT NAME: Gibberellin A7
Concentration: 1.2%
Other common names: Gibberellin 7; GA7
Molecular formula: C19H22O5
CAS number: 510-75-8
EC number: 208-117-0
rd
3 INGREDIENT NAME: Clean water
Concentration: 92%
Other common names: Dihydrogen monoxide; oxidane
Molecular formula: H2O
CAS number: 7732-18-5
EC number: 231-791-2
th
4 INGREDIENT NAME: Inert-benign ingredients- identity withheld as a trade secret
Concentration: 4.5%
CAS number: N/A

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Section 3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION

NFPA 704: Safety codes for the identification of

the hazards of product for emergency response.
Flammability-Hazard degree 0 (Red): Product is a
noncombustible material that will not burn under fire condition.
Health-Hazard degree 1 (Blue): Direct contact with eyes may
cause mild irritation. Skin contact: non-irritant.
Chemical reactivity-Hazard degree 0 (Yellow): Normally stable, even under fire
exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Inhalation: No observable effects of overexposure.
Eyes: May cause mild irritation.
Skin: Non-irritating under normal usage.
Ingestion: Undrikable.Nausea and diarrhea is possible.

Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes:Remove from source of exposure. Flush eyes with large amounts of water. irritation
persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention.
Skin: Remove from source of exposure.. Wash with soap and water. Seek medical
attention if necessary.
Ingestion: If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure and contact a physician if necessary. If
signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention.

Section 5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES

Flash point: Non flammable

Lower explosive limit (%): N/A
Upper explosive limit (%): N/A
Autoignition temperature: N/A
Firefighting instruction: None
Firefighting equipment: None
Hazardous combustion products: None

Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spill & release procedures: Recover product and place in appropriate container for

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disposal. Ventilate and wash area.

Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling.

Storage temperature: Ambien 10oC - 35 oC.
Storage pressure: Atmospheric.
General: Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store in well ventilated place
out of direct sunlight and away from incompatible materials.

Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering controls: Local exhaust ventilation acceptable.

Respiration protection: Not unusually required. If necessary, use air respirator
Skin protection: Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing to prevent contact.
Eye protection: Not unusually required. If necessary, use safety glasses or goggles

Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance / physical state: Yellowish liquid (after shaking)

Odor: odorless
Boiling point: 100 oC at 1 atm
Melting / Freezing point: 0 oC at 1 atm
Vapor pressure: 0.34 psi at 20 oC
Specific gravity: 1.035 at 25 oC
Refractive index: 1.450 at 20 oC
Dynamic viscosity: 1.002 cP (centipoise) at 20 oC
Kinematic viscosity: 1 cSt (centistokes) at 20 oC
Triple point: 0 oC and 612 Pa (approximate value)
Critical point: 374 0C and 22.11 Mpa (approximate value)
pH: 7.8 (Basicity: 15.74 pKb)

Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage

Incompatible materials: None
Hazardous decomposition: Unknown

Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Results of toxicity tests:

LD50 (rat, oral): more than 85g/kg (EPA category IV)
LD50 (rabbit dermal): more than 90g/kg (EPA category IV)
LC50 (rat, oral): more than 95 g/L (EPA category IV)
OSHA / NTP / DHHS: This product does not contain chemicals on the 11th RoC.
NIOSH: None of the chemicals are listed on the NIOSH carcinogen list.

Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product is non-toxic to avian species. As regards other species, the following data
are applicable to the 1st active ingredient 6-Benzylaminopurine:

Ecotoxicity
Fish: Acute toxicity, 96 hr-LC50 (Brachydanio rerio): 42 mg/L
Daphnia: Acute toxicity, 48 hr-LC50 (Daphnia magna): 28 mg/L
Algae: Acute toxicity, 72 hr-LC50 (Selenastrum capricornutum): 45 mg/L
Bees: Acute oral, 48 hr-LD50 (Apis mellifera): > 25 g/bee
Acute contact, 48 hr-LD50 (Apis mellifera): > 25 g/bee

Fate
Degradation (biotic): Readily biodegradable
Degradation (abiotic): Hydrolytically stable
Bioaccumulation: log POW = 2.16

Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal methods: Dispose of product in accordance with local regulations.

Prevent contamination of environment by wastes.

Section 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

DOT Status: Not regulated

Proper shipping name: N/A
Remarks: N/A
IATA / ICAO Status: Not regulated
Proper shipping name: N/A
Remarks: N/A
IMDG / IMO Status: Not regulated
Proper shipping name: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA status: Exempt RCRA status: N/D

CERCLA status: N/D SARA status: Acute: No; Chronic: No; Fire: No, CDT: No

Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Approval date: 26 August 2015

Product label: see instructions for use
Legend and Acronyms:
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Act
NTP: National Toxicology Program
DHHS: Department of Health and Human Sevices
NIOSH: National Institute of Safety and Health
RoC: Report on Carcinogens
DOT: Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO: International Maritime Organisation
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
SARA: Species at Risk Act
CDT: Clostridium difficile toxin
log POW: log P octanol/water
N/A: Not Applicable
N/D: Not Determined
Notice to readers:
This MSDS provides important health, safety and environmental information for
employers, employees and emergency responders. The information and
recommendations contained herein are based on data available to us and upon tests
believed to be reliable. Please contact SECOIN Corporation if you have the most current
MSDS for the product. Thank you.

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