NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company
Identification
Product
Name: Iminodiacetic Acid
CAS#:
142-73-4
Section 2: Composition and Information on
Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Iminodiacetic
Acid 142-73-4 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Iminodiacetic Acid LD50: Not available. LC50: Not
available.
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye
contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to
aggravate medical condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:Check
for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact:In
case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact:Wash
with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial
cream. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material
are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar,tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion:
Not available.
Section 5:
Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product:
May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature:
Not available.
Flash Points:
Not available.
Flammable Limits:
Not available.
Products of Combustion:
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various
Substances:Slightly flammable to
flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in
presence of shocks. Explosion Hazards
in Presence of Various Substances:Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE:
Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use
water jet. Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:
Not available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large Spill:Use
a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire
risk, evaporate the residue under a
fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Wear
suitable protective clothing. In case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you
feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when
possible.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing
agents.
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Do not store above 24°C (75.2°F).
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection
Engineering Controls: Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure
limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below
the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Splash
goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust
respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product.
Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical
Properties
Physical state and appearance:
Solid. (Solidcrystalline powder.)
Odor: Not available.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight:
133.1 g/mole
Color: Beige. (Light.)
pH (1% soln/water):
Not available.
Boiling Point:
Not available.
Melting Point:
243°C (469.4°F)
Critical Temperature:
Not available.
Specific Gravity:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
Not applicable.
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not
available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.:
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water):
Not available.
Dispersion Properties:
See solubility in water.
Solubility:Partially
soluble in cold water. (Soluble in Water @ 5 C: 2.43 g/100 ml). Very slightly
soluble or practically insoluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene,
carbon tetrachloride, heptane.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability Temperature:
Not available.
Conditions of Instability:
Excess heat, dust generation, incompatible materials.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity:
Not available.
Special Remarks on Reactivity:
Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry:
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50:
Not available.
LC50:
Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans:
Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung
irritant).
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:
Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on
Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on
Humans:Acute Potential Health Effects:
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Eyes:
Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
No information found at this time.
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5 and COD:
Not available.
Products of Biodegradation: Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of
Biodegradation: The product itself and
its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of
Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification:
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport:
Not applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Iminodiacetic Acid
Other Regulations:
Not available.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada):
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S24/25-
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard:
2
Fire Hazard:
1
Reactivity:
0
Personal Protection:
E
National Fire Protection Association
(U.S.A.): Health: 2
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific hazard: Protective
Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Splash
goggles.
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