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Table showing details for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid
Chemical
Category & User Codes
DG Class
DG PG
UN CAS No
Guidance notes
ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid
 . . . sodium salt
  disodium ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid
 EDTA*
11-12
1
2
-
-
5
-
-
NR

CW

Not Hazardous   		-
 -
139-33-3 		Slightly toxic if ingested.
Used as a complexing agent for most metal ions, especially Ca and Mg. Can be used to remove scale from kettles and urns, and as a water softener.
Used medicinally as oral treatment for removal of excess ions.

Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer).

Q-Stores

10

See also REDOX INDICATORS.