Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
>85
EC/CAS
60-00-4
Name of the chemical
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Concentration
10-15
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-21
Product name
EDTA 0.5M Solution of pH 8.0 (for DNA Work)
supplier name
Fisher Scientific Company
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
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)
H319, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Slight Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Classification of the substance or mixture Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H319 - Causes serious eye irritation 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 P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
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
Causes serious eye irritation. 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
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)
