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Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
EC / List no.: 200-573-9
CAS no.: 64-02-8
Mol. formula: C10H12N2Na4O8
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01) approved by the European Union, this substance is harmful if swallowed and causes serious eye damage.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance is harmful if inhaled, may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure 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:
coating products,
washing & cleaning products,
adhesives and sealants,
fertilisers,
polishes and waxes,
air care products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control 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),
outdoor use,
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),
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids),
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
of articles where the substances are not intended to be released and where the conditions of use do not promote release.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
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) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys),
leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture),
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys),
rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys),
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones) and
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).
Widespread uses by professional workers
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
plastic products,
wood and wood products,
furniture,
rubber products,
machinery and vehicles,
pulp, paper and paper products,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
fabricated metal 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),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
leather treatment products and
polymers.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
leather treatment products,
polymers and
pH regulators and water treatment products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
wood and wood products,
plastic products,
furniture,
machinery and vehicles,
textile, leather or fur,
pulp, paper and paper products and
rubber products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
in processing aids at industrial sites 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) and
outdoor use.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
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.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 29/04/2023