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TETRASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATEICSC: 1688 (October 2006)
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt
Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-, tetrasodium salt
N,N'-Ethylenediaminediacetic acid tetrasodium salt
EDTA Tetrasodium
CAS #: 64-02-8
EC Number: 200-573-9

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.  NO open flames.  Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.  Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

excl mark;warn
WARNING
Harmful if swallowed
Causes mild skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. 
PACKAGING
 
TETRASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE ICSC: 1688
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants. 

Formula: C10H12N2O8Na4 / ((NaOOCCH2)2NCH2)2
Molecular mass: 380.2
Decomposes at >200°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 100-110
Auto-ignition temperature: >200°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.01 (calculated) 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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