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Synonyms: Citric Acid
CAS No.: 77-92-9 (Anhydrous) 5949-29-1 (Monohydrate)
Molecular Weight: 210.14
Chemical Formula: H3C6H5O7.H2O
Product Codes: 31170
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Citric Acid 77-92-9 99 - 100% No
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may
include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Extremely large oral dosages may produce
gastrointestinal disturbances. Calcium deficiency in blood may result in severe
cases of ingestion.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness,
itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Highly irritating; may also be abrasive.
Chronic Exposure: Chronic or heavy acute ingestion may cause tooth enamel
erosion.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No adverse health effects
expected.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire: Autoignition temperature: 1011C (1852F)
As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures or by
contact with an ignition source.
Explosion: Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and
in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or
carbon dioxide.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work
area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where
exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible,
a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a
NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: White granules.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: ca. 60 g/100 ml @ 20C (Anhydrous)
Density: 1.542
pH: 2.2 (0.1 N sol)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: ca. 100C (ca. 212F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may
form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Metal nitrates (potentially explosive reaction),
alkali carbonates and bicarbonates, potassium tartrate. Will corrode copper,
zinc, aluminum and their alloys.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
Oral rat LD50: 3 gm/kg; irritation skin rabbit: 500 mg/24H mild; eye rabbit: 750
ug/24H severe.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Citric Acid (77-92-9) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
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