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Protapianta Ethen

Authorisation number: 00A113-00

Formulation
Gas packed in pressure bottle/tank
first authorised
2018-08-30
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
WES-00113-W-0-GA

Active substances

Active substanceEnglish name ContentBasis Type of substanceEU approved
Ethylen ethylene 40 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
Westfalen AG (DE)

Authorised uses (8)

CropPest Area of use Hazard to bees Use no.
banana Increase of fruit-ripening Fumigation chamber with circulatory fumigation 00A113-00/00-001
tomato Increase of fruit-ripening greenhouse 00A113-00/00-002
peach concentration and acceleration of ripeness Fumigation chamber with circulatory fumigation Permit (minor use) 00A113-00/01-001
kiwi species concentration and acceleration of ripeness Fumigation chamber with circulatory fumigation Permit (minor use) 00A113-00/01-003
citrus, (-) lime concentration and acceleration of ripeness Fumigation chamber with circulatory fumigation Permit (minor use) 00A113-00/01-004
papaya concentration and acceleration of ripeness Fumigation chamber with circulatory fumigation Permit (minor use) 00A113-00/01-005
mango concentration and acceleration of ripeness Fumigation chamber with circulatory fumigation Permit (minor use) 00A113-00/01-006
avocado concentration and acceleration of ripeness Fumigation chamber with circulatory fumigation Permit (minor use) 00A113-00/01-007

Conditions of use

Code Text Crop Buffer zone
NW467 The product and its remains, empty containers and packaging 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.
SE1201 Wear tight fitting eye protection when applying/handling the product.
SF1471 During the period of control, rooms may only be entered with respiratory equipment. After the period of control/before the rooms are re-entered, they must be aired thoroughly.
SF169 The rooms/stores must be marked with a warning sign during treatment.
SF250 Treated rooms may not be entered after airing without protective respiratory equipment until the concentration of ethylene in the room is below 1 ppm.
SS1201-1 Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling/applying the product.
SS2204 Wear a protective suit for plant protection products and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when applying/handling the product.
ST2203 When applying/handling the product, a half mask with combination filter A2-P2 (identification colour: brown/white) must be worn according to the BVL Directive on requirements regarding personal protective equipment in plant protection, as amended

Restrictions

Code Text Crop Buffer zone
SB166 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
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.
SB010 Keep out of children's reach.
SB005 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
SB001 Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage.
NN400 The product is classified as harmful for populations of relevant beneficial organisms.

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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.