Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)

**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ***  

ProductName: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 99%

Synonyms:   Edetic acid, EDTA, (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetic acid

Company:    Unitechem co .,ltd

1-605 Binhai Int’l the 1^st St. Beihai Road, TEDA Tianjin China

Tel.: 86-22-59850282      Fax: 86-22-59850281

www.chelatedta.com       info@chelatedta.com 

 

**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

CAS#:  60-00-4

Chemical Name: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)|   99%

Hazard Symbols: XI

Risk Phrases: 36/37/38

 

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Potential Health Effects

Eye：Causes eye irritation.

Skin: Causes skin irritation.

Ingestion:

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Exposure may cause kidney injury, muscle cramps, bone-marrow

depression, and a generalized allergic

Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation.

Chronic:  Not available.

 

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

Eyes:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,

occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid immediately

Skin:

 Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15

minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical

aid if irritation develops or persists.

Ingestion:

Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical aid immediately.

Inhalation:

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,

give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and

Antidote: No specific antidote exists.

 

**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

General Information:

As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in

pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full

protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form

explosive mixtures with air.

Extinguishing Media:

In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Autoignition Temperature: Not available.

Flash Point: 248 deg C ( 478.40 deg F)

NFPA Rating: Not published.

Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.

Upper: Not available.

 

**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

 

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage:  Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

 

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:

Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing:  Wear a chemical apron.

Respirators:

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

 

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State: powder

Appearance: white

Odor: Not available.

pH: Not available.

Vapor Pressure: Negligible.

Viscosity: Not available.

Boiling Point: Not available.

Freezing/Melting Point: 237 - 245 deg C

Decomposition Temperature: 248 deg C

Solubility: 0.2 G/L WATER (20ƒC)

Specific Gravity/Density:   Not available.

Molecular Formula: (HO2CCH2)2NCH2CH2N(CH2CO2H)2

Molecular Weight: 292.23

 

**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

Chemical Stability:

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage

and handling conditions. Decarboxylates above 150C.

Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials:

Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, copper, copper alloys,aluminum, nickel.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia and/or derivatives.

Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

 

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

RTECS#:

CAS# 60-00-4: AH4025000

LD50/LC50:

CAS# 60-00-4: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 30 mg/kg.

Carcinogenicity:

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) -

Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

For futher information, please contact UNITECHEM Co., Ltd.

 

**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

 

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

US DOT

No information available

IMO

Not regulated as a hazardous material.

IATA

Not regulated as a hazardous material.

RID/ADR

Not regulated as a hazardous material.

 

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazard Symbols: XI

Risk Phrases:

R 36/37/38  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system

and skin.

Safety Phrases:

S 26  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately

with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S 37/39  Wear suitable gloves and eye/face

protection.

US FEDERAL

TSCA

CAS# 60-00-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

 

**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

This information only concerns the above mentioned product and does not need to be valid if used with other product(s) or in any process. The information is to our best present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without warranty. It remains the user’s own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for his special use of this product.