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EDTA (edetic acid)

CAS 60-00-4 · EC 200-449-4 · C10H16N2O8

Also known as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

Handle chemistry safely

Wear gloves and eye protection, work with good ventilation, and read the supplier’s safety data sheet before use. Hazard information here is a summary, not a replacement for it. Dispose of all photographic chemistry correctly, in line with local laws and your local authority’s guidance. Never mix waste solutions, and check the supplier’s safety data sheet before disposing of anything.

Hazards

Official EU classification (harmonised under CLP Annex VI).

Signal word: Warning

Harmful or irritant

  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Photographic uses

  • sequestering agent
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