International Chemical Safety Cards

EDTA ICSC: 0886
EDTA
N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis(N-carboxymethyl)-glycine
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Edetic acid
C10H16N2O8 / ((HOOCCH2)2NCH2)2
Molecular mass: 292.2
CAS # 60-00-4
RTECS # AH4025000
ICSC # 0886
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Ventilation (not if powder).
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, copper and its alloys, nickel.

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ICSC: 0886 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of nitrous oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants, strong bases, copper, copper alloys and nickel.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys.


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Decomposes below boiling point at 150°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.086
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.05
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Trilon, Titriplex, Versene acid are trade names.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0886 EDTA
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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