EDTA

EDTA bound to a metal ion in solution

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) (disodium salt dihydrate)

Locks up metal ions in solution which inactivates enzymes (such as nucleases) that depend on these metal ions to function.

Safety

• Health 1
• Flammability 1
• Physical Hazard 0
• Personal Protection E

Brief note: Low risk. Skin and eye irritant. May be combustible. LD₅₀: 30 mg/kg (Mouse)

MSDS: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927166

Links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethylenediaminetetraacetic_acid

What Links Here

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