Zinc (2+) NTA
Agent Name
Zinc (2+) NTA
CAS Number
53113-57-8
Formula
C6-H6-N-O6-Zn.H
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Zincate(1-), (N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)-N,O,O',O'')-, hydrogen, (T-4)-; Hydrogen (N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glycinato(3-)-N,O,O',O'')zincate(1-); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Sources/Uses
Used in the fertilizer industry; [HSDB]
Comments
"There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of nitrilotriacetic acid and its salts." [IARC] NTA complexes of mercury, cadmium, and nickel degrade more slowly than complexes of lead, zinc, and iron; Undegraded NTA may accumulate in the environment; [HSDB] See "Zinc."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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