GFS CHEMICALS INC -- ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID, 689  -- 6810-00N071916
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID, 689
MSDS Date:10/14/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N071916
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-881-5501
Emergency Phone Num:614-881-5501;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:L.M.
CAGE:0TNM0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Address:3041 HOME RD
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:740-881-5501;FAX:5989
CAGE:0TNM0

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-;
    (ETHYLENEDIAMINE-TETRAACETIC ACID) (EDTA) (CERCLA)
CAS:60-00-4
RTECS #:AH4025000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  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:DUST MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. TOXICITY LOW. TERATOGENIC EFFECT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES:WASH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES AFTER CONTACT. SKIN:WASH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES  AFTER CONTACT. INGESTION:IF SWALLOWED, GIVE WATER OR MILK
    AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . FIGHT
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL BE CONSUMED IN GENERAL FIRE. AVOID
    INHALATION OF SMOKE OR FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND DISCARD. WASH UP WITH WATER.
    SANITARY SEWER OK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:464F,240C
Solubility in Water:NEARLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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