1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) 3.46% DP

1-Methylcyclopropene, commonly known as 1-MCP, is used in postharvest handling because it blocks ethylene perception in plant tissues. Ethylene is the natural hormone that accelerates ripening and senescence in many fresh commodities. By slowing that response, 1-MCP helps maintain product quality for a longer period after harvest. For commercial buyers, this means better control over storage performance, shipping stability, and shelf-life management.

Main Technical Parameters

Item	Specification
Product Name	1-MCP 3.46% DP
Active Ingredient	1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)
Formulation	3.46% DP
Formulation Type	Dry Powder
Product Category	Plant Growth Regulator
Mode of Action	Blocks ethylene receptors and delays ripening signal
Typical Use Sites	Cold storage rooms, shipping containers, ripening chambers
Suitable Produce	Fruits, vegetables, flowers
Packaging Options	Foil sachets, plastic jars, tablets/disks, bulk cartons
OEM Support	Custom labels, packaging, multilingual artwork, export documents
Shelf Life	12–24 months under proper storage conditions

The product positioning above follows the established 1-MCP use profile on the current POMAIS product page, while the 3.46% DP specification is reflected in the POMAIS product list.

Why Choose 1-MCP 3.46% DP

If your business depends on postharvest quality, 1-MCP 3.46% DP gives you a practical dry powder format for enclosed freshness-management programs. It is especially suitable where storage time, shipping distance, and arrival quality directly affect commercial value. Instead of treating produce only as a crop input issue, this formulation supports a more complete postharvest strategy focused on marketability, reduced waste, and improved supply-chain control.

Key Benefits

Delays Ripening and Senescence

1-MCP is used to suppress the ethylene response that drives ripening and visible aging. This helps slow the speed at which produce loses firmness, freshness, and selling quality.

Extends Storage and Transport Life

This formulation is suitable for storage and shipment programs where produce must remain stable for a longer period. It is particularly relevant for customers managing cold storage, containerized shipment, and controlled ripening environments.

Helps Maintain Quality and Market Value

Produce that holds its condition longer is easier to store, easier to ship, and easier to sell. For commercial programs, that supports better presentation, lower shrinkage, and a more predictable sales window.

Suitable for Export Programs

1-MCP products are especially valuable in supply chains where produce moves across long distances or requires more precise freshness control before sale. That makes this formulation a practical choice for exporters, packers, storage operators, and import-driven distribution programs.

Typical Use Scenarios

1-MCP 3.46% DP is best positioned as a postharvest freshness solution rather than a field-use product. It is suitable for cold storage rooms, shipping containers, and ripening chambers where produce quality must be protected in enclosed environments. This makes it a strong fit for export fruit programs, packing-house operations, storage facilities, and other commercial handling systems built around freshness preservation.

Suitable Produce

This formulation can be presented across a wide range of produce categories where ethylene management matters.

Produce Group	Commercial Value
Apples and pears	Longer storage life and stronger firmness retention
Bananas and mangoes	Better ripening control during shipment
Tomatoes and broccoli	Slower visible aging and improved shelf presentation
Flowers and ornamentals	Delayed senescence and longer display life

The current POMAIS 1-MCP page associates 1-MCP with produce such as apples, pears, bananas, mangoes, tomatoes, broccoli, orchids, and flowers, making these groupings appropriate for a clean customer-facing page.

Packaging and Customization

Packaging flexibility is one of the commercial strengths of this product category. POMAIS supports multiple packaging directions, including foil sachets, plastic jars, tablets or disks, and bulk cartons. For customers building their own branded freshness solution, we can also support custom labels, logo application, multilingual packaging communication, and outer carton customization. This helps turn the formulation into a finished commercial program rather than only a bulk material supply.

Documents and Supply Support

POMAIS can support the documentation and supply coordination needed for structured procurement projects. Available support includes COA, SDS, registration-related communication, sample support, and flexible packaging coordination based on project needs. This makes 1-MCP 3.46% DP easier to present for import, storage, distribution, and private label development.

Suitable Customer Types

This product is suitable for:

• Exporters of fresh produce
• Cold storage operators
• Packers and postharvest service providers
• Importers and distributors
• Brand owners developing freshness-management product lines

These customer groups align with the storage, transport, and packaging-oriented use profile shown on the current POMAIS 1-MCP page.

FAQ

What is 1-MCP 3.46% DP used for?

It is used in postharvest freshness programs to delay ripening, extend shelf life, and help reduce storage and transport losses in fresh produce and flowers.

How does 1-MCP work?

It works by blocking ethylene perception in plant tissues, which slows the ripening and senescence processes associated with postharvest quality loss.

What packaging options can you offer?

POMAIS can support foil sachets, plastic jars, tablets or disks, bulk cartons, and customized packaging solutions based on project requirements.

Can you support OEM labels and export documents?

Yes. POMAIS can support custom labels, multilingual packaging, COA, SDS, samples, and registration-related communication for export supply projects.