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Date of Issue : Feb 1997 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAACETIC ACID Other Names : EDTA ACID ; H4.EDTA UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : N/A Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Detergents, liquid soaps, shampoos, agricultural chemical sprays, metal cleaning and plating, metal chelating agent, treatment of chlorosis, metal deactivator in vegetable oils, oil emulsions, pharmaceutical products, anticoagulant of blood, antioxidant, clarification of liquids, aid in reducing blood cholesterol, food additive (preservative).
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White powder. Formula : C10 H16 N2 O8 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 220 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown >100 pH : 2.5 (10 g/L) Solubility in water : 0.5 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Autoignition temperature = > 200 deg C Decomposition temperature = approx 150 deg C Bulk density = approx 650 kg/m3 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Adverse effects are not expected. Eye
Irritating to eyes. Skin
Contact with skin is not expected to cause irritation. Inhaled
Inhalation of dust or powder may result in respiratory irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects have been observed.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, rinse out mouth and then drink 1 - 3 cups of water. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Eye
If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly under running water for 15 minutes with eyelids held open. Seek medical attention.
Skin
If skin contact occurs, wash thoroughly under running water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder thoroughly before reuse.
Inhaled
If discomfort is felt after inhalation of dust or powder, remove affected person to fresh air and seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = >2000 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product, however the following is recommended for nuisance dust : TWA = 10 mg/m3.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure workplace is well ventilated to maintain air concentrations below exposure standard, including the use of local exhaust ventilation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear protective goggles, protective gloves (PVC, Rubber, Neoprene, Nitrile, Viton) dust mask (if exposure standard is likely to be exceeded). Wear approved industrial clothing to minimise exposure to product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable under conditions of use. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Not classified as a dangerous good for transport by road or rail according to the n Dangerous Goods Code. Not classified as a dangerous good for storage. Keep containers tightly sealed. Store in a cool dry area. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Avoid dust formation and build-up. Sources of ignition should be kept clear.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class N/A Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAACETIC ACID Hazard IRRITANT
Risk Phrases R36 Irritating to eyes. R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms; may cause long term adverse effects in aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases S61 Avoid release to the environment; refer to special instructions or Material Safety Data Sheet.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus. Do not let product enter drains or water courses. Avoid dust formation.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and federal regulations by incineration at an approved waste disposal facility. Small amounts of waste can be disposed together with industrial waste to approved landfill in accordance with regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Risk of dust explosions. Take protective measures against static discharges, particularly when handling or decanting large quantities of product. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. No incompatible substances or hazardous reactions have been observed with this product, provided that it is stored and handled correctly.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray/fog, foam or dry chemical type extinguishers. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Experience has shown that the product is difficult to eliminate from effluent treatment plants; however, it has been found to be potentially biodegradable. The degredation activity of the activated sludge in effluent treatment plants should not be affected if this product is dicharged correctly in low concentrations. Toxicity to fish : EC/LC50 > 500 mg/l/96hr (Golden orfe) Chemical Oxygen Demand : COD 850 mg O2/g product Water Pollution Class : Hazardous to aquatic organisms
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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