FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- EDTA, DISODIUM SALT  -- 6810-00-926-4771
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:EDTA, DISODIUM SALT
MSDS Date:05/31/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-926-4771
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT
CAS:139-33-3
RTECS #:AH4375000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL) 2000MG/KG(RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: NO SPECIFIC DATA AVAIL.INHAL OF
    DUSTS OR MISTS OF EDTA SALTS MAY CAUSE MUC MEMB IRRIT W/SORE
    THROAT&COUGHING.SKIN: ACUTE:NO SPEC DATA AVAIL. EDTA SALTS MAY
    CAUSE IRRIT W/REDNESS&PAIN. RPTD OR P RLNGD CONT W/EDTA SALTS MAY
    CAUSE MOD IRRIT & POSS MILD BURN.EYE:CONT W/EDTA SALTS MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT W/REDNESS&PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS (CONT) SOLN OF EDTA SALTS ARE
    EXTREMELY IRRIT TO GI SYSTEM. IF ENOUGH MATL SWALLOWED MAY RESULT
    IN SYSTEMIC TOXICITY. MATL MAY CHELATE LEAD, MAGNESIUM, ZINC, AND
    TRACE  METALS IF PRESEN T IN THE INTESTINE POSSIBLY INCREASING
    TOTAL BODY STORES OF THESE METALS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/RENAL OR HEART DISEASE; 
    HISTORY OF SEIZURES OR INTERCRANIAL LESIONS; POTASSIUM DEFICIENCY;
    OR INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES ARE AT INCREASED RISK OF EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS TO FRESH AIR IMMED. SUPPORT BREATH
    (O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) KEEP WARM. SEE MD. SKIN: REMOVE 
    CONTAM  CLTH. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR 15 MIN.
    SEE MD. EYE: F LUSH EYE IMMED W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SEE MD. INGEST:
    SEE MD IMMED. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. IF VOMIT, PREVENT ASPIRATION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREAS.DO NOT SCATTER
    SPILLD MATL W/HIGH PRESS H*2O STREAMS.DIKE FIRE CONTROL H*2O FOR
    LATER DISP.USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA&FULL PROT EQUIP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTR FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED
    MATERIAL INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FORM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES. KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, STORE IN A COOL,
    DRY VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST RESP W/FULL
    FACEPIECE.AIR PURIFYING FULL FACEPIECE RESP W/HEPA FILTER.POWERED
    AIR PURIFYING RESP W/TIGHT FITTING FACEPIECE&HEPA FILTER.TYPE C,
    SUPP AIR RESP OPER IN PRESS D EMAND MODE W/FULL FP,HELM,OR
    HOOD.SCBA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL WORKERS GLOVES 
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLTH&EQUIP TO PREVENT RPTD&PRLNGD
    SKIN CONT W/MATL. EMERGENCY EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:SEE  OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:482F,250C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:482F,250C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
pH:4-6
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE @5% SOLN
Appearance and Odor:HYGROSCOPIC, WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.AVOID
    CONT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESS HEAT,SPARKS,OR OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP PROD MAY INCLUDE TOXIC
    AND HAZARDOUS OXIDES OF CARBON, NITROGEN, AND SODIUM.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
    CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE EPA.

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