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The Version Date for this MSDS is: 1/22/2005





I.     PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:



PRODUCT NAME........: Citric Acid Solution, 50% Liquid



MSDS NUMBER:          HX17030



CHEMICAL FAMILY.....: Organic Acid



CHEMICAL NAME.......: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Aqueous

Solution

FORMULA.............: C6H8O7 - 50% WT/WT Aqueous Solution





II.    HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:



INGREDIENT NAME

 /CAS NUMBER       EXPOSURE LIMITS                  CONCENTRATION (%)



2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid

  77-92-9      OSHA : Not Established                          50.000 %

               ACGIH: Not Established





III.   PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:



PHYSICAL FORM.............:   Liquid

COLOR.....................:   Clear white

ODOR......................:   Essentially odorless to very slight sugar odor

BOILING POINT.............:   219 F (104 C)

MELTING/FREEZING POINT....:   Not Established

VISCOSITY.................:   Not Established

SOLUBILITY IN WATER ......:   Completely miscible

SOLUBILITY (NON AQUEOUS)..:   Methyl alcohol: completely miscible

SPECIFIC GRAVITY .........:   1.24 at 59 F (15 C)

BULK DENSITY..............:   Not Established

% VOLATILE BY VOLUME......:   50%

EVAPORATION RATE .........:   Less than 1 (Butyl acetate = 1)

VAPOR PRESSURE ...........:   16 mmHg at 68 F (20 C)

VAPOR DENSITY ............:   0.62 (Air = 1)





IV.    FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA:



FLASH POINT.....................: Not Applicable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.............: Material is not combustible. Use

                                  extinguishing media suitable for other

                                  combustible materials in the area.





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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None



UNUSUAL FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.





V.     HUMAN HEALTH DATA:



ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY.......: Skin Contact; Eye Contact



HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:



ACUTE SKIN CONTACT............: This product is irritating to the skin

resulting in reddening, stinging, and swelling.



ACUTE EYE CONTACT.............: This product is irritating to the eyes

resulting in stinging, reddening, tearing, and swelling.



CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE...: No applicable information was found concerning

any adverse chronic health effects from overexposure to this product.



CARCINOGENICITY...............: The components of this product are not listed

by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.



MEDICAL CONDITIONS

AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE......: Persons with pre-existing eye or skin disorders

may be more susceptible to the effects of this product.





VI.    EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:



FIRST AID FOR EYES......: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with

plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.



FIRST AID FOR SKIN......: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at

least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before reuse.

Call a physician.



FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,

give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call

a physician.



FIRST AID FOR INGESTION.: If swallowed, call a physician.





VII.   EMPLOYEE PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS:



EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS........: Chemical safety goggles or face shield



SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.......: Rubber or vinyl gloves and long sleeved

shirts and pants to minimize skin contact. Employees should wash their hands

and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products.



RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS............: Under normal conditions of use,

respirator protection is not required.



VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS...........: Use local exhaust ventilation to maintain





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air levels below the recommended exposure limits.



ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES.....: Emergency showers and eye wash stations

should be made available. Educate and train employees in the safe use and

handling of this product.





VIII. REACTIVITY DATA:



STABILITY..................: This is a stable material.



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION...: Will not occur.



INCOMPATIBILITIES..........: Reaction with caustic can create heat (strong

                             exotherm)



INSTABILITY CONDITIONS.....: None known.



DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.....: None known.





IX.    SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES:



SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES....: Utilize recommended protective clothing. Spills

should be taken up with an appropriate absorbent and placed in approved

containers. Spill area can be washed with water. Collect wash water for

approved disposal.



WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD.......: Cover with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate to

neutralize. Flush with residual water into approved sewer. Prevent bulk,

concentrated material from entering sewer or open waterways. Waste disposal

should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental

control regulations.



X.     SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA:



STORAGE TEMPERATURE(MIN/MAX): 4 C / 49 C

SHELF LIFE..................: 5 years at 4 C and 3 years at 49 C

SPECIAL SENSITIVITY.........: None Known



X.     SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA (Continued)



HANDLING/STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing mist and vapors. Avoid contact

with eyes and skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place

away from excessive heat, in original or similar waterproof containers.

Reseal containers immediately after use. Keep from freezing.



XI.    SHIPPING INFORMATION:



TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME........: Organic Acid

FREIGHT CLASS BULK.............: Chemicals, NOI

FREIGHT CLASS PACKAGE..........: Chemicals, NOI, (NMFC 60000)



                         DOT (HM-181) (DOMESTIC SURFACE)

                         -------------------------------

HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION ......: Non-Regulated









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                         IMO / IMDG CODE (OCEAN)

                         -----------------------

HAZARD CLASS DIVISION NUMBER...: Non-Regulated



                         ICAO / IATA (AIR)

                         -----------------

HAZARD CLASS DIVISION NUMBER...: Non-Regulated





XII.    ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA:





NO ANIMAL TOXICITY INFORMATION AVAILABLE





XIII.      FEDERAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:



OSHA STATUS.................: This product is hazardous under the criteria of

                              the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

                              29 CFR 1910.1200.



TSCA STATUS.................: On TSCA Inventory



CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY..: None



SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY....: Exempt from SARA Title III reporting; contains

                              no section 313 toxic chemical.



RCRA STATUS.................: If discarded in its purchased form, this product

                              would not be a hazardous waste either by listing

                              or by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it

                              is the responsibility of the product user to

                              determine, at the time of disposal, whether a

                              material containing the product or derived from

                              the product should be classified as a hazardous

                              waste. (40 CFR 261.20-24)





XIV.    OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION:



The following chemicals   are specifically listed by individual states; other

product specific health   and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also

be applicable for state   requirements. For details on your regulatory

requirements you should   contact the appropriate agency in your state.





COMPONENT NAME

 /CAS NUMBER                CONCENTRATION      STATE CODE



2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid

77-92-9                  50.000 %              PA3, NJ4

Water

                         50.000 %              PA3, NJ4



NJ4 = New Jersey Other - included in 5 predominant ingredients > 1%



PA3 = Pennsylvania Non-hazardous present at 3% or greater.





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HMIS RATINGS:          Health    Flammability      Reactivity

                         1            0                0



                     0=Minimal 1=Slight       2=Moderate   3=Serious 4=Severe





XV.   APPROVALS:

For Additional Information:

Contact: MSDS Coordinator - NuGeneration Technologies, LLC

During business hours, Pacific Time - (209) 234-5930



NOTICE

NuGeneration Technologies, LLC expressly disclaims all express or implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect

to the product or information provided herein, and shall under no circumstances

be liable for incidental or consequential damages.



Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as

a product specification. For product specification information refer to a

Product Specification Sheet and/or a Certificate of Analysis. These can be

obtained from your local NuGeneration Technologies Sales Office.



All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the

manufacturer and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is

believed to be accurate, NuGeneration Technologies makes no representations as

to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond NuGeneration

Technologies� control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data

under their own operating conditions to determine whether the product is

suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use,

handling, and disposal of the product, or from the publication or use of, or

reliance upon, information contained herein. This information relates only to

the product designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination

with any other material or in any other process.



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