BDFLK - (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRAACETIC ACID

Product Identification

Product ID:(ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRAACETIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-173-7219
MSDS Number: BDFLK

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

Emergency Phone: 314 982 5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

ETHYLENEDIAMINE-TETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA) (SARA III)

CAS: 60-00-4

RTECS: AH4025000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MILD IRRITANT;ING:LOW TOXIC.LG AMT MAY
UPSET GI TRACT;SKIN:MILD IRRIT;EYES:MAY CAUSE MECH IRRITN

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
DIFFICULTY;INGEST:GIVE SEV GLASSES OF WATER.VOMITG MAY OCCUR
SPONTANEOUSL,BUT DO NOT INDUCE.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:RMV CONTAMNTD
COTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM SK IN.WASH W/PLENTY H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET
MDPROMPTLY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:26 AUG 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;CHEM FORMULA:
(HOCOCH*2)*2-NCH*2-CH*2N-(HOCOCH*2)*2.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:0.9
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS.ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM CO, CO*2 & OXIDES OF NITROGEN
WHEN HEATED TO DCOMPS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,ST. & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CWA/CERCAL
RQ:5000 LBS.

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