ICSC 0886 - ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID

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ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID	ICSC: 0886 (August 2008)
N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis(N-carboxymethyl)-glycine Edetic acid EDTA

CAS #: 60-00-4

EC Number: 200-449-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Prevent deposition of dust. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	Use water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered non-metallic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING May be harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, metals and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING

ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID

ICSC: 0886

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of nitrous oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. Attacks some forms of metals and rubber.	Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈ / ((HOOCCH₂)₂NCH₂)₂ Molecular mass: 292.2 Decomposes at 220-245°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.86 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.05 (very poor) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.34 (calculated) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -5.01 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of nitrous oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. Attacks some forms of metals and rubber.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈ / ((HOOCCH₂)₂NCH₂)₂
Molecular mass: 292.2
Decomposes at 220-245°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.86
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.05 (very poor)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.34 (calculated)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -5.01 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust, by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust, by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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