International Chemical Safety Cards

EDTA

ICSC: 0886

N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis(N-carboxymethyl)-glycine
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Edetic acid
C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈ / ((HOOCCH₂)₂NCH₂)₂
Molecular mass: 292.2
ICSC # 0886
CAS # 60-00-4
RTECS # AH4025000
April 09, 1997 Peer reviewed

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 (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

EDTA

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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:
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.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

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.

N O T E S

Trilon, Titriplex, Versene acid are trade names.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0886	EDTA
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.