GFS -- DISODIUM EDTA  -- 6810-00N048517
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DISODIUM EDTA
MSDS Date:10/18/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N048517
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GFS
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-858-9682
Emergency Phone Num:800-858-9682
Preparer's Name:L.M.
CAGE:IO723
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GFS
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:800-858-9682
CAGE:IO723
Company Name:GFS CHEMICAL INC
Address:3041 HOME RD
Box:23214
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:740-881-5501
CAGE:77964

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-, DISODIUM SALT;
    (DISODIUM EDTA)
CAS:139-33-3
RTECS #:AH4375000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES & NASAL
    PASSAGES. TOXICITY LOW. A COMMON FOOD ADDITIVE. NOT CONSIDERED A
    HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
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:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:WASH THOROUGHLY
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/WATER AFTER
    CO NTACT.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . FIGHT
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . AVOID INHALATION OF SMOKE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. WILL BE CONSUMED IN GENERAL FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & DISCARD TO INCINERATOR OR TO SOLID
    WASTE. SMALL AMOUNTS TO SANITARY DRAIN.
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/MSHA 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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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:486F,252C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR FINE CRYSTALS; 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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