Ethylene for Fruit Ripening (Technical Grade)
Technical grade ethylene gas (98%+) supplied in pressurized cylinders for commercial fruit ripening chambers. Pure hydrocarbon meeting Chapter 29 separate compound definition, not excluded mixtures. Widely used in banana, tomato, and mango post-harvest treatment.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when blended with carbon dioxide or nitrogen for controlled atmosphere
Multi-gas mixtures for ripening classified as chemical preparations outside Chapter 29 scope
If marketed primarily as plant growth regulator
End-use as fertilizer/growth substance may shift to Chapter 31 classification
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Food contact substance notification may be required under FCN for direct fruit contact applications,Cylinder valves must meet food gas standards (e.g
• CGA 510, DOT 3A),Batch analysis confirming absence of acetylene and other impurities prevents mixture classification
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