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Safety data for EDTA

General

Synonyms: ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, edetic acid, ethylenedinitrilotetracetatic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis(N-(carboxymethyl)glycine)
Molecular formula: C₁₀ H₁₆ N₂ O₈
CAS No: 60-00-4
EINECS No: 200-449-4

Physical data

Appearance: white crystals or powder
Melting point: 245 C (dec.)
Boiling point:
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3): 0.86
Flash point:
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Autoignition temperature:

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with copper, copper alloys, nickel, aluminium, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases

Toxicology

Skin, eye and respiratory irritant.

Toxicity data
IPN-RAT LD50 397 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 30 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
R36 R37 R38.

Transport information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses.