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Etidronic acid
EC / List no.: 220-552-8
CAS no.: 2809-21-4
Mol. formula: C2H8O7P2
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye damage and may be corrosive to metals.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
water softeners,
washing & cleaning products,
air care products,
polishes and waxes,
coating products,
fertilisers and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and
vehicles.
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys),
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
water softeners,
coating products,
washing & cleaning products,
fertilisers,
air care products,
polishes and waxes and
cosmetics and personal care products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
agriculture, forestry and fishing.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water softeners,
water treatment chemicals and
washing & cleaning products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
manufacturing of the substance and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
water softeners,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water treatment chemicals,
washing & cleaning products and
coating products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment,
mining and
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
,
pulp, paper and paper products,
textile, leather or fur,
metals,
fabricated metal products,
machinery and vehicles,
furniture and
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
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