Ethy-Gen II
Authorisation number: 00B203-00
- Formulation
- Gas generating product
- first authorised
- 2024-02-13
- authorised until
- 2027-11-30
- Field of activity
- Plant growth regulator
- Hazard to bees
- B3 – not hazardous to bees given the prescribed use
- Trial designation
- 14313-00001-W-0-GE
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Basis | Type of substance | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylen | ethylene | 900 g/kg | parent structure | Wirkstoff | yes |
The chemical group (such as guanidines) is not provided by the BVL interface and therefore cannot be shown.
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- Catalytic Generators LLC (US)
Authorised uses (1)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Hazard to bees | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| banana | Increase of fruit-ripening, fruit degreening | Storage | – | 00B203-00/00-001 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW470 | Where applicable, fluids left over from application, granules and their remains as well as cleansing and rinsing fluids must not be dumped in water. This also applies to indirect entry via the urban or agrarian drainage system and to rain-water and sewage canals. | – | – |
| SE110 | Wear tight fitting eye protection when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| SF169 | The rooms/stores must be marked with a warning sign during treatment. | – | – |
| SF434 | It must be ensured that rooms are not entered during the exposure time of the product and that they are aired well after the exposure time. Treated rooms may only be entered after ventilation when the concentration of ethylene in the room air is below 1 ppm. | – | – |
| SF435 | During the exposure time and the following ventilation, the concentration of ethylene outside the storage room must be monitored. If the concentration of ethylene in the air exceeds 1 ppm, the danger zone has to be evacuated and cordoned off. | – | – |
| SF522 | Leave rooms/stores and lock them immediately after fumigation has begun. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB001-2 | SP 1: Do not contaminate water with the product or its container (Do not clean application equipment near surface water./Avoid contamination via drains from farmyards and roads). | – | – |
| SB001 | Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage. | – | – |
| SB005 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. | – | – |
| SB111 | Concerning the requirements for personal protective gear for handling the plant protection product the material safety data sheet and the instructions for use of the plant protection product as well as the guideline "Personal protective gear for handling plant protection prod-ucts" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (www.bvl.bund.de) must be observed. | – | – |
| SB166 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. | – | – |
| SS206 | Working clothes (if no specific protective suit is required) and sturdy footwear (e.g. rubber boots) must be worn when applying/handling plant protection products. | – | – |
Notes
- Due to the manner in which authorisation governs application of the product, bees are not endangered.(B3)
- Due to the manner in which authorisation governs application of the product, populations of relevant beneficial organisms are not endangered.
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Danger
Hazard pictograms
- GHS02
- GHS07
Hazard statements
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
- Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
- If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smokung. - No smoking.
- Keep cool.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Pack sizes
- 1.00 LX 10 (11)
Further information
Data source: PSM-API · Data as of: 2026-09-02
Only the authorisation notice together with the product label and instructions for use is legally binding.