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TETRASODIUM SALT DIHYDRATE
ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID,
TETRASODIUM SALT DIHYDRATE
1. Chemical Product And Company Identification
Company's Name: REAGENTS, INC.
Company's P. O. Box: 240746
Company's City: CHARLOTTE
Company's State: NC
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 28224
Company's Info Ph #: 704/554-7474, 800/732-8484
Date MSDS Prepared: April 24, 2003
Synonyms: Glycine, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis [N-(carboxymethyl)-tetrasodium salt dihydrate; tetrasodium
EDTA dihydrate
CAS No.: 64-02-8 (Anhydrous)
Molecular Weight: 416.20
Chemical Formula: C10H12N2O8. 4Na.2H2O
Product Codes: 2-20120
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, 64-02-8 100% Yes
Tetrasodium Salt Dihydrate
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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There is insufficient data in the published literature to perform a complete hazard evaluation for this
product. Special precautions must be used in storage, use and handling. Protective equipment should be
chosen using professional judgment.
Inhalation: Mild irritant. Symptoms may include coughing or sneezing. May cause irritation to the
respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Substance has low toxicity by ingestion. Large amounts may cause gastric upset due to
osmotic imbalance through the sequestering of metal ions.
Skin Contact: Mild irritant. Symptoms may include reddening or inflammation on prolonged contact.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation. Solutions are severe irritants to the eye and cause pain, redness, blurred
vision.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap or mild detergent and water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before re-use.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus with full-facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does
not generate dust.
7. Handling and Storage
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Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical
damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
15 mg/m 3 total dust, 5 mg/m 3 respirable fraction for nuisance dusts.
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
10 mg/m 3 total dust containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica for Particulates Not Otherwise
Classified (PNOC).
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended
Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face dust/mist
respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face
piece dust/mist respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use
concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is
lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers
in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: White powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity: No information found.
pH: 1% soln. = 11.3
% Volatiles by volume @ 21oC (70oF): 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid: No information found.
11. Toxicological Information
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, No No None
Tetrasodium Salt Dihydrate (64-02-8)
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved
waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste
management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Tetrasodium Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Dihydrate (64-02-8)
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--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Tetrasodium Yes Yes No Yes
Salt Dihydrate (64-02-8)
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, No No No No
Tetrasodium Salt Dihydrate (64-02-8)
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, No No No
Tetrasodium Salt Dihydrate (64-02-8)
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning: WARNING! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
Label Precautions: Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Label First Aid: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Get medical attention. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Product Use: Laboratory Reagent.
Disclaimer:
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Reagents, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation
as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its
appropriateness for a particular purpose. REAGENTS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS
OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO
WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, REAGENTS, INC. WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
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