ANACHEMIA -- (ETHYLENEDINITRILO) TETRAACETIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT  -- 6810-00N058888
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:(ETHYLENEDINITRILO) TETRAACETIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT
MSDS Date:04/05/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058888
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-297-4444
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:HO801
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
Box:City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Phone:518-297-4444
CAGE:HO801
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
Box:City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Phone:518-297-4444
CAGE:4A444

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-, DISODIUM SALT,
    DIHYDRATE; (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRAACETIC ACID, (ING 2)
CAS:6381-92-6
RTECS #:AH4410000
Fraction by Wt: 60-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 1:DISODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INGESTION,
    INHALATION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. IRRITANT. EYES:CAUSES IRRITATION
    (TEARING, STINGING, REDNESS). SKIN:CAUSES IRRITATION.
    INHALATION:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT INFLAMMA TION. MAY CAUSE
    COUGHING, CHEST TIGHTNESS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING. INGESTION:CAUSES
    GASTROINTESTINAL (EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:IRRIT. HARMFUL. CHRONIC:SODIUM SALTS
    OF EDTA HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS IN ANIMALS AT
    VERY HIGH DOSES NOT EXPECTED IN OCCUP EXPOS. THESE EFFECTS WERE
    OBSERVED ONLY AT DOSE LEV ELS THAT WERE TOX TO MOTHER. TO BEST
    OFMFR KNOWLEDGE CHRONIC TOX OF THIS SUBTANCE HAS NOT BEEN FULLY
    INVESTIGATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:WASH W/COPIOUS QTYS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. CALL MD.
    SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & WASH BEFORE REUSE. WASH W/COPIOUS QTYS
    OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    ADMIN APPR VD OXYG SUPPLY IF BRTHG IS DFCLT. ADMINARTF RESP/CPR IF
    BRTHG HAS CEASED. CALL MD. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE LG QTY
    OF WATER TO DILUTE. CALL MD. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON
    PERSON.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
    RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID
    RAISING DUST. WASH SPIL L SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICK UP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WASH DOWN THE DRAIN. AVOID RAISING DUST. DO
    NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING AND FOOD
    CONSUMPTION WHILE HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:MAKE EYE BATH AND EMERGENCY SHOWER WHICH
    MEET ANSI DESIGH CRITERIA AVAILABLE. IMPERVIOUS APRON OR CLOTHING
    TO (SUPP DAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WELL AFTER USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD
    STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:4-5 (1% SOLUTION).  OTHER PROT EQUIP:PROTECT SKIN.  SUFFICIENT TO
    PROT SKIN.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS. METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS . AVOID RUNOFF.

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