SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID TRISODIUM SIGMA GRADE, N-0253  -- 6810-00N069810
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID TRISODIUM SIGMA GRADE, N-0253
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069810
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:516-467-3535
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:GLYCINE, N,N-BIS(CARBOXYMETHYL)-, TRISODIUM SALT;
    (NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID TRISODIUM SALT)
CAS:5064-31-3
RTECS #:MB8400000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 1100 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC:CARCINOGEN.
    TARGET ORGAN(S):KIDNEYS, BLADDER. TARGET ORGAN
    DATA:GASTROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR VOMITING).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID, TRISODIUM
    SALT:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL
    48, PG 181, (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING &
    SHOES. DISCA RD CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS &
    DISCARD THEM AFTER USE. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA  & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP
    ISCOMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID ALL
    CONTACT. CARCINOGEN. MAY CAUSE CANCER. HARMFUL SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. TOXIC.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT W/SKIN & IF
    SWALLOWED. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL
    ADVICE IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE). KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A  COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
								       
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==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>572F,>300C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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