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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

CAS 60-00-4

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Product Code
E9884

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
60-00-4 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119486399-18-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
STOT RE Cat. 2 H373

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Respiratory Tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid EC: 200-449-4 60-00-4 90 - 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call in physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Full contact Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L; Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Splash contact Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter : Filter type P2 type: The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Appearance
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Metal Corrosion
---
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Physical State
solid
Decomposition Temperature
> 220 °C
Odor
odourless
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Auto Ignition Temperature
> 200 °C Method: DIN 51794
Flammability
Method: Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.10 GLP: yes Remarks: The product is not flammable.
Physical State Data
solid
Colour Intensity
---
Solubility
---
Ph
2,5 (23 °C) Concentration: 10 g/l
Molecular Weight
292,24 g/mol
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Relative Density
No data available
Form
powder
Cloud Point
---
Solubility In Water
0,4 g/l (20 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Boiling Point
No data available
Melting Point
250 °C (Method: dec.)
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Solidification Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Density
1,46 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Colour
off-white
Vapor Density
---
Voc Content
---
Properties Status
---
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Odor Threshold
Not applicable
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents Strong bases Copper Copper alloys Nickel

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is a solid with off-white color. It has odourless odor.

What is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H373: May cause damage to organs (Respiratory Tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid?

The melting point is 250 °C (Method: dec.) and the boiling point is No data available.