ICSC 1238 - NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID

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NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID	ICSC: 1238 (August 2003)
NTA N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)glycine Nitrilo-2,2',2"-triacetic acid Aminotriacetic acid Triglycollamic acid

CAS #: 139-13-9

EC Number: 205-355-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. Well closed.
PACKAGING

NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID

ICSC: 1238

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides. The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₉NO₆ / N(CH₂COOH)₃ Molecular mass: 191.2 Decomposes at 242°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 22°C: 0.128 (poor) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.8

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides. The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₉NO₆ / N(CH₂COOH)₃
Molecular mass: 191.2
Decomposes at 242°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 22°C: 0.128 (poor)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.8

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 2 mg/m³; pregnancy risk group: C; peak limitation category: II(4); carcinogen category: 4

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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