Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
60-00-4
Name of the chemical
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Concentration
>99
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-24
Product name
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Product Synonyms
3,6-Diazaoctanedioic acid, 3,6-bis(carboxymethy; Acetic acid, (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetic
CAS No.
60-00-4
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H319, H332, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)
