Material Safety Data Sheet

THIS PRODUCT IS A CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE, AND IS INTENDED TO BE USED BY PERSONS HAVING

CHEMICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL, AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK.



IDENTITY:            TTHA



Section 1.           Chemical Identification

Trade Name:          TTHA

Manufacturer:        Dojindo Laboratories

Address:             Tabaru 2025-5 Mashiki-machi, Kamimashiki-gun,

                     Kumamoto 861-2202, Japan

Telephone:           +81-96-286-1515

Data Prepared:       September 27, 2003



Section 2.           Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name:       Triethylenetetramine-N,N,N',N",N"',N"'-hexaacetic acid

CAS Registry #:      869-52-3



Section 3.           Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry:

                                Inhalation? Yes;             Skin? Yes;         Ingestion? Yes

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):       May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion,or skin absorption.

Causes eye and skin irritation. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:           Not available

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:            Not available



Section 4.             First Aid Procedures

In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. In case of

contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by

separating the eyelids with fingers. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If

breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If ingested, wash out mouth with water. Call a physician. Discard contaminated

clothing and shoes.



Section 5.           Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used): Not available

Flammable Limits: Not available

Extinguishing Media:          Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, water.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear protective clothing, respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and

heavy rubber gloves.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases.



Section 6.           Accidental Release Measures

Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Evacuate area. Sweep up, place in a

bag and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Avoid raising

dust.



Section 7.           Handling and Storage

Wear appropriate NIOSH / MSHA-approved respirator, chemical-safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, other

protective clothing. Mechanical exhaust required. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye bath.

Face shield.

Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Irritant. Harmful

solid. Avoid all contact. Avoid prolonged or repeat.

Other Precautions: Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool and dry place.



Section 8.           Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Necessary

Ventilation, Local Exhaust:    Chemical fume hood

Mechanical (General):          Necessary

Protective Gloves: Chemical-resistant gloves

Eye Protection:      Chemical-safety goggles

Other protective Clothing or Equipment: Necessary

Work / Hygienic Practices:     Wash thoroughly after handling.

Access to a safety shower and eye-wash. Do not permit eating, drinking or smoking near material.



Section 9.            Physical / Chemical Characteristics

Melting Point:        232-237 (dec.)

Boiling Point:        Not available

Specific Gravity (water=1):       Not available

Vapor Pressure:       Not available

Vapor Density (air=1):            Not available

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1):         Not available

Solubility in alkalline solution:           Soluble

Appearance and Odor:              White crystalline powder



Section 10.          Reactivity Data

Stability: Stable

Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sunlight, high temperature

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):      Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts:

When decomposed, it may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Hazardous Polymerization:       Will Not Occur



Section 11.          Toxicological Information

Acute Effects:       Data not available

Chronic Effects:     Data not available

Carcinogenicity:     Data not available

RTECS #:             Not listed



Section 12.          Ecological Information

Data not available



Section 13.         Disposal Considerations

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner

and scrubber.



Section 14.          Transport Information

Not regulated



Section 15.          Regulatory Information

Not applicable



Section 16.          Other Information



THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE

ALLINCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. DOJINDO LABORATORIES SHALL NOT BE

HELD LIABLE FOR ANYDAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE

ABOVE MATERIAL.