Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid is used as chelating agent and forms complexes with metal ions. It finds application as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrasting agent, since it improves the image by forming a complex with a gadolinium ion. It can also be used for treatment of radioactive materials such as plutonium, americium and other actinides. It is an active component of manganese and zinc fertilizers used in agrochemical industry. It acts as a color inhibitor and is used in the production of acrylon. It is also used in soaps as a water softener.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid is used as chelating agent and forms complexes with metal ions. It finds application as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrasting agent, since it improves the image by forming a complex with a gadolinium ion. It can also be used for treatment of radioactive materials such as plutonium, americium and other actinides. It is an active component of manganese and zinc fertilizers used in agrochemical industry. It acts as a color inhibitor and is used in the production of acrylon. It is also used in soaps as a water softener.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alkali.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: ∼220°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.56
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1810219
• Merck Index: 14,7125
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alkali.
• Formula Weight: 393.35
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only