MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Citric Acid Anhydrous
Other Names: None.
Product Code: None.
UN No: None allocated. Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated.
Sub Risk Class: No Subsidiary Risk.
Packaging Group: None allocated. EPG: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: Not Scheduled.
Product Type: Organic solid.
Chemical Family: Natural food acid.
Uses: Food additive.
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Physical appearance & Properties:
Appearance & Odour: White crystalline solid. No odour.
Melting/softening point: 100掳C
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Decomposes.
Volatile materials: Nil
Flashpoint: Not flammable.
Specific gravity: 1.54
Solubility in water: 60% at 20掳C
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Ingredients: Worksafe Exposure Limits
Chemical entity CAS No Proportion TWA STEL
3 3
% mg/m mg/m
Citric acid 5949-29-1 pure not set not set
This is a commercial product, and the exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely.
II HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients are not listed as
carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment鈥? (May 1995).
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be non toxic by ingestion. Extremely large oral
doses may cause gastrointestinal disturbances.
Eye: This product is irritating to the eyes. It will cause discomfort such as stinging pain, watering and redness of the
eyes. Effects may last after exposure has ceased, and in severe exposure, long lasting or even permanent effects
such as corneal damage can occur.
Skin: Data suggests that the product should be classified as non irritating to the skin.
Inhalation: Data suggests that the product should be considered to be non irritating and non toxic by inhalation.
Primary route of exposure is inhalation and skin and eye contact.
LD50 Oral (Rat) 11,700mg/kg
First Aid:
Swallowed: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Give a glass of water to drink. Contact a
doctor or Poisons Information Centre if symptoms of poisoning develop.
Eyes: If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold open and wash with running water for at least 15 minutes.
Ensure irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting them. Do not try to remove contact lenses unless trained. Seek
medical attention.
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Skin: If this product comes into contact with skin, wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
footware. Ensure contaminated clothing is thoroughly washed before using again. Transport to hospital or doctor if skin
irritation develops.
Inhalation: If dusts or combustion products are inhaled, remove to fresh air. Lay victim down & keep warm and rested.
If breathing is shallow, or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation or oxygen if available. Transport to
hospital or doctor immediately.
Advice to doctor: Treat symptomatically. Note the nature of this product.
III PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Risk Phrases are: R36. Irritating to eyes.
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been3 established by
Worksafe Australia for any of the ingredients in this product. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m for dusts or mists
when limits have not otherwise been established. The nature of this product makes it unlikely that this level will be
approached in normal use.
See ingredients section on page 1 of this data sheet.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced by
process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you
believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or
environment to reduce the problem.
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: A face mask or respirator may be used when the product is being used in dusty or confined
areas. Otherwise it is usually safe to not use respiratory protection. However, there may be other circumstances where
use of a mask or other device is preferred. Use judgement. For help in selecting suitable equipment consult AS1715.
Protective Gloves: Rubber, PVC or other protective gloves are not necessary but are desirable, especially if product is
being used frequently or for lengthy periods.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear should be worn when using this product. Eye contact may prove painful and
dangerous and should be avoided. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye Protection.
Clothing: Clean overalls should be worn, preferably with an apron.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots would be advisory.
Flammability Limits: Upper: No data, Lower: No data
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other
protective equipment before storing or re-using.
lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Safety Phrases are: S25. Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage & Transport
No special requirements storage and transport requirements. This material has no UN Classification.
Not a Scheduled Poison.
Containers should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and
make sure the material does not come into contact with water or acids.
Spills and disposals:
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full protective clothing
including face mask, face shield and gauntlets. All skin areas should be covered. Thoroughly launder protective
clothing before storage or re-use. See above under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to
personal protective equipment. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other
suitable absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling
or salvage. Recycle containers wherever possible. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a
significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. This material may be suitable for approved
landfill. Dispose of only in accord with all regulations. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending
contaminated clothing to laundry.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
There is no explosion hazard from this material under normal circumstances.
Flashpoint: Not flammable.
Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
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Special Fire fighting procedures: No special protective clothing is necessary. However use judgement and take care.
Unusual fire & Explosion hazards: Decomposition products are toxic. There is little or no chance of an explosion from
this product. Heat may cause violent rupture of containers if involved in a fire.
Stability: Stable.
Polymerisation: Will not polymerise.
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water.
Materials to avoid: Strong acids, strong alkalis, strong oxidising agents.
V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥?, 1994.
Contact Points: AUSTRALIA
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
If ineffective: Dial 1100 (Exchange)
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
THIS MSDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE
PRODUCT AND HOW TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER SHOULD READ
THIS MSDS AND CONSIDER THE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED
IN THE WORKPLACE INCLUDING IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER
INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE, THE USER SHOULD
CONTACT THIS COMPANY. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
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