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Product Name: Hydroxyethyliminodiacetic Acid
Chemical Formula: C6H11NO5
Synonyms: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid, HEDA
Recommended Use: Chelating agent, laboratory reagent
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Classification: Irritant; Eye and skin irritant
Hazard Statements: May cause eye, skin, and respiratory irritation; prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis; ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort
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Signal Word: Warning
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing; use in well-ventilated areas; wash thoroughly after handling; keep away from food and beverages
Potential Health Effects: Eye irritation, skin irritation, respiratory tract irritation
Chemical Name: Hydroxyethyliminodiacetic Acid
Chemical Family: Aminopolycarboxylic Acid
CAS Number: 3710-84-7
Purity: 98% or higher
Impurities: Less than 2%, varies by manufacturer
EC Number: 223-052-8
Molecular Weight: 177.16 g/mol
General Advice: Remove from exposure; seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; if breathing difficulty arises, seek medical care
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; drink water; do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a medical professional; consult a physician
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use high volume water jet
Specific Hazards: Combustion generates carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides; may release toxic fumes
Protective Equipment and Precautions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear; keep people away from the area; cool containers with water spray to prevent pressure build-up
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective equipment including gloves, goggles, lab coat; avoid breathing dust; ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release to drains, surface water, and soil
Containment and Cleaning Methods: Sweep or shovel material into suitable containers for disposal; avoid dust formation; ventilate the area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete
Handling: Avoid forming dust; handle using protective measures noted in section 8; keep container tightly closed; avoid ingestion, inhalation, or skin and eye contact
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep containers tightly sealed; store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases
Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA or ACGIH limits established; follow good industrial hygiene practice
Engineering Controls: Ensure local exhaust ventilation; use process enclosures where feasible
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Use approved dust respirators if ventilation is inadequate
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: 2.0–2.5 (1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: 203–209°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Soluble in water
Density: 1.48 g/cm³ at 20°C
Vapor Pressure: Not relevant
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Flash Point: Not flammable
Explosive Properties: No data
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive up to melting point
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, formation of dust
Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low oral toxicity; estimated LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000 mg/kg
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, ingestion, eyes
Symptoms: Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; possible gastrointestinal upset after ingestion
Chronic Effects: Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis
Carcinogenicity: No evidence found for carcinogenicity
Mutagenicity: No data indicating mutagenic effect
Reproductive Toxicity: No known effects on reproduction
Ecotoxicity: Not classified as hazardous for the environment; large releases might alter water pH or chelate metal ions affecting aquatic life
Persistence and Degradability: Moderate biodegradability
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low
Mobility in Soil: Likely to move through soil due to water solubility
Aquatic Toxicity: No significant acute aquatic toxicity documented
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Unused Product: Send to licensed chemical disposal facility
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and offer for recycling or disposal
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system, surface water, or groundwater
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Environmental Hazards: None known
Special Precautions for User: Avoid dust release; use protective packaging and labeling
OSHA Status: Not listed as a hazardous chemical
TSCA Status: Listed on TSCA Inventory
SARA Title III Sections 302, 304, 311, 312, 313: Not listed
REACH Registration: Subject to registration in the EU
WHMIS Classification: Not controlled
Other Regulations: Ensure all local, regional, and international legislation concerning the use, handling, and disposal are reviewed
