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Date of Issue : Dec 1996 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID.4Na SALT Other Names : EDTA TETRA SODIUM SALT Na4.EDTA UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Organic complexing agent for detergents and cleaners, the chemical and allied industries, and other branches of industry.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White powder Formula : C10H12N2O8.4Na Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 400 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown 350 pH : 11 (@ 10g/L water) Solubility in water : 1000 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
Decomposition temperature : > 150oC. Bulk density : approx. 600 kg/m3 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed Eye
The dust and powder are irritating to eyes. Skin
Skin contact with dust and powder is not expected to cause irritation. Inhaled
Inhalation of dust or powder is likely to cause respiratory irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No chronic effects have been found.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Remove from contaminated area immediately; avoid becoming casualty Induce drinking of copious quantities of water
Eye
Flood eyes with clean water for 15 minutes - retract eyelids often
Skin
Wash affected areas thoroughly with mild soap and water
Inhaled
Remove from contaminated area immediately; avoid becoming casualty Immediately transport to a hospital or doctor
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath & 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 = 1000 - 2000 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
Although no TLV has been assigned for this product TLV (Particulates not otherwise classified) : 10mg/m3
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels at a minimum.
3.3 Personal Protection
Protective goggles, protective gloves & dust mask if dust exposure is likely or expected.
3.4 Flammability
Material is non-flammable SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Avoid dust formation
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID.4Na SALT Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Avoid electrostatic charge when transferring large amounts Avoid raising dust
Sweep or shovel up spills together with dust binding agent or use a vacuum cleaner. Do not let product enter drains or water courses. Avoid dust formation. Place waste in labelled drums for disposal by incineration at an approved incinerator.
Disposal
Dispose of waste in accordance with all Local, State & Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
In the event of fire, this product can release nitrogen oxides and sodium monoxide.
Extinguishing Media
Use water, dry chemical or foam. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Experience has showm that the product is difficult to eliminate in effluent treatment plants, but was found to be potentially biodegradable. This chemical substance should not effect the degradation activity of the activated sludge in effluent treatment plants if discharged correctly in low concentrations.
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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