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Product Name: Acido Giberelico
Chemical Formula: C19H22O6
Common Uses: Plant growth regulator, widely applied in agriculture for fruit set, stem elongation, and overcoming dormancy in seeds.
Synonyms: Gibberellic Acid, GA3
Physical Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder, no significant odor, typically dissolves in alcohol and weakly in water.
CAS Number: 77-06-5
Health Hazards: Direct skin contact can cause mild irritation, especially in sensitive individuals. Eye contact brings a strong stinging or burning sensation. Ingestion in moderate amounts rarely brings acute health effects, but large quantities may irritate digestive tissues. Breathing in dust may lead to coughing or throat irritation.
Environmental Hazards: Runoff into waterways from agricultural drift threatens aquatic invertebrates. Prolonged overuse risks extra chemical loads in soil.
Label Pictograms: Exclamation mark for irritation risk; not classified under major acute toxicity labels.
Signal Word: Warning, for sensitization and organ irritation risks mostly.
Main Ingredient: Gibberellic Acid, content typically ranges between 90–100% in pure technical grades.
Impurities: Minimal in pure products, sometimes small levels of related gibberellins. No significant allergens reported from the manufacturing process.
Mixtures: Some commercial forms blend in inert carriers, usually soluble starch or cellulose, but never at levels found in true mixtures.
Inhalation: Move out to fresh air, breathe slowly, drink water if mouth feels dry or throat feels scratchy.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with plenty of water and plain soap, remove contaminated clothes, rinse fabric before reuse.
Eye Contact: Rinse under running water for many minutes, lifting eyelids as needed; get medical advice if symptoms stay.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink a half-glass of water or milk, avoid forced vomiting, see a physician if any symptoms persist.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, foam, and carbon dioxide all work safely.
Special Hazards: During a fire, hazardous fumes containing carbon oxides and organic acids may rise. The powder itself never catches fire easily, but packaging might add fuel.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters use self-contained breathing apparatus and standard protective clothing.
Firefighting Advice: Keep run-off from entering drains, fight fires from upwind side, cool containers with water spray at every opportunity.
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing in dust; ventilate area; wear gloves, goggles, and, in large spills, a dust mask.
Environmental Precautions: Block runoff to drains and waterways immediately if bulk powder spills.
Cleaning Methods: Scoop up powder using a plastic shovel; avoid stirring up clouds. Wipe small residues with moist disposable towels, seal all waste in leak-proof bags labeled for chemical waste.
Handling: Don’t eat, drink, or smoke in the work area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Handle plant growth regulators like Acido Giberelico with care, not just because of health risks, but to avoid cross-contamination with food.
Storage: Store sealed in original packaging, away from sunlight and moisture. Keep above freezing and under 25°C. Secure product in locked, labeled areas, away from food, drink, pet feed, and strong oxidizing agents.
Engineering Controls: Work in well-ventilated places. If mixing large batches, use dust extraction or local exhaust where possible.
Personal Protection: Gloves (nitrile or rubber), safety goggles, and long sleeves protect well against accidental splashes or dust settling on skin. In large-scale applications, consider a disposable half-mask respirator.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established regulatory exposure limits for gibberellic acid, but good practice keeps exposures as low as reasonably achievable.
Appearance: White to off-white crystals or powder; doesn’t smell strong.
Molecular Weight: 346.37 g/mol
Solubility: Freely dissolves in methanol, sparingly in water.
Melting Point: Reported at about 233°C, decomposing before melting.
pH (1% solution): Slightly acidic, usually around 3 to 4.
Vapor Pressure: Low—volatile loss isn’t a big worry under routine use.
Chemical Stability: Solid gibberellic acid remains stable for months if kept cool and dry. Damp air speeds up decomposition and loss of efficiency.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Heating brings out organic fumes, carbon monoxide.
Incompatible Materials: Keep away from strong alkaline substances, strong oxidizers, and acidic mineral salts, as these speed up breakdown.
Acute Toxicity: Low in all standard tests; hasn’t shown toxic effects in rodent or human exposures at doses below 100 mg/kg.
Skin and Eye Contact: Mild, short-lived irritation in rabbits and humans. No history of sensitization or serious skin effects.
Ingestion: Swallowing a dose by accident usually brings little more than mild stomach discomfort.
Long-Term Exposure: No evidence for mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, or effects on reproductive health at typical workplace exposures.
Aquatic Toxicity: Direct exposure harms freshwater crustaceans but not fish at practical concentrations.
Persistence: Breaks down quickly in soil; doesn’t linger to build up over years.
Bioaccumulation: Not lipophilic—moves through food webs very slowly; doesn’t concentrate in animal tissue.
Soil Mobility: Moves downward fairly rapidly, so controls to limit runoff and leaching stay important.
Product Waste: Use leftover product on labeled crops where possible. Never pour solutions down drains, toilets, or outdoor runoff.
Packaging Disposal: Triple-rinse containers before recycling; puncture to stop reuse in food storage.
Regulatory Pathways: Mixed expired product and contaminated articles with chemical waste for conventional hazardous disposal.
UN Classification: Not classified as hazardous under international transport rules; no special vehicle or driver requirements.
Packing Group: None assigned for this product; does not pose flammability, corrosion, or acute toxicity transport risks.
Special Handling Notes: Ship in sealed containers, separated from foods and animal feeds to avoid accidental contamination during transit.
Global Listings: Acido Giberelico shows up on international chemical inventories like the US TSCA, European REACH, Australian AICS, and Japanese ENCS.
Worker Protections: Label requirements under hazard communication regulations in most countries—PPE statements, directions for safe storage and disposal.
End-User Restrictions: Authorized for agriculture in line with national pesticide registration, never for food or medicine use in unregulated forms.
