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Identification
- Name:
- (EDTA), edetic acid@edetic acid
- Synonyms:
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- EDTA
- CAS:
- 60-00-4
- EC/EINECS:
- 200-449-4
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H16N2O8
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0886
- Uses:
- complexing agent solvent cleaner additive sequestrant agent adjuvant
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
H Phrases
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H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Specific health risks
According to IARC ?
Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).