Citric Acid (Anhydrous)
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Citric Acid (Anhydrous)
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid & Cement Additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Organic Acid
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D-2(B)
WORK PLACE HAZARD: Skin & Eye Irritant
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated Under TDG
TDG CLASSIFICATION: N/A
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD(50) Oral-Rat
INGREDIENT PERCENT (%) CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Citric Acid 100 77-92-9 6730 mg/kg N/A N/A
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Non- toxic, non- volatile, non-hazardous nuisance dust symptoms, low risk allergen.
EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation.
INGESTION: Irritation of mucous membranes. May cause gastrointestinal irritation.
INHALATION: Dust may irritate the nose and throat.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush with water for 15min. and remove contaminated clothing. If irritation
persists seek medical attention.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eye with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.
INGESTION: Give large quantities of water or milk. Call physician.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. Call physician.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Solid white crystals; odourless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.665 g/cc
BOILING POINT (掳C): N/A
MELTING POINT (掳C): 153 掳C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 60% @ 20 掳C
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
pH: 0.1N Solution = 2.2
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air = 1): N/A
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT Non-flammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Self-contained respirators required for fire fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS N/A
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Alkali metals, organic acids, oxides of sulphur, strong bases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Suggest NIOSH/MESA approved dust mask.
VENTILATION Ventilate adequately.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES Suggest plastic or rubber.
EYE PROTECTION Suggest goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify) As necessary to prevent contact with skin; Make eye wash
station available.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid all skin contact. Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in cool well ventilated area.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Contain the spill. Pick up solids and place in a tightly sealed container.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
In accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulation.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE PRINTED: April 6, 2006 BY: MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
DATE MODIFIED: May 5, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
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