Likely to cause
Can cause
May cause
Trisodium nitrilotriacetate
CAS: 5064-31-3
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Cancer – Increased cancer risk.
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Inherent Hazards
Reactive – May spontaneously ignite or explode on its own or in contact with water.
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
How does this chemical impact the environment?
Acute Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Biological harm or possible death to fish or other aquatic organisms following a single exposure.
What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
Find case studies related to substitutions for this chemical in SubsPORT, the substitution support portal.
How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?
Ingestion
Eye contact
How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?
Safety eyeware