Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt tetrahydrate, 99+%
CAS Registry Number: 64-02-8
Formula: (NaOOCH2)2NCH2CH2N(CH2COONa)2.4H2O
EINECS Number: 200-573-9
Chemical Family: organic amine
Synonym: N,N'-Ethylenediaminediacetic acid tetrasodium salt, Tetrasodium EDTA
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 64-02-8 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Eyes, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Irritating to eyes. May cause redness and pain.
Skin Contact: Mildly irritating to skin. May cause itching and redness.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog, or foam.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 380.18 (452.23)
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic fumes, sodium oxide, sodium hydroxide and nitrogen oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Administration onto the skin (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 500 mg/24H. Administration into the eye (rabbit);
RTECS Data: Standard Draize test: 1900 ug. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 100 mg/24H.
Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 330 mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
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