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Material Safety Data Sheet
Citric Acid
Last Revised: 8/02/05
1. Product Identification 8. First Aid Measures
Product Name: Citric Acid Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, even under eyelids, for at
INCI Name: Citric Acid least 15 minutes.
Chem. N.: 2-hydroxpropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid Skin: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If skin
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): Citric acid, 77-92-9 irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Ingredient(s) & EINECS Number(s): Citric acid, 201-069-1 Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention.
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physician鈥檚 Note: No data
Melting Point: 153掳C/307掳F
Boiling Point: N/A
9. Fire Fighting Measures
Evaporation Rate: No data
Specific Gravity: No data Flash Point: Not available
Solubility in Water: (25掳C/77掳F): 61.8%(w/w) Auto-ignition Temp: 345掳C/653掳F
pH Value: (5%) (25掳C/77掳F): 1.80 Extinguishing Media: Water, water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon
Appearance & Odor: White/colorless, powder/crystalline dioxide (CO2)
Fire Fighting Procedures: Use personal protective equipment.
3. Stability and Reactivity Standard procedure for chemical fires.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: No data
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal conditions
Incompatibility: Strong bases and oxidizing agents 10. Toxicological Information
Hazardous Decomposition: No decomposition if stored normally.
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Acute Oral LD50: p.o./rat=11.700 mg/kg (1), i.p./rat=883 mg/kg(2),
Hazardous Polymerization: No data p.o./mouse=5.040 mg/kg(1), i.v./mouse=42 mg/kg (1), i.p./mouse=961 mg/kg(2)
Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: No data
4. Handling and Storage Carcinogenicity: This product does not contain any substances that are
considered by ACGIH, OSHA, or NTP to be 鈥減robable鈥? or 鈥渟uspected鈥?
Avoid dust formation. Take precautionary measures against static human carcinogens.
discharges. Use personal protective equipment. Keep tightly closed in a dry Mutagenicity: Negative (4)
and cool place.
11. Disposal Considerations
5. Accidental Release Measures
Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration. Can be
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. No disposed in landfill or incineration, when in compliance with local
special environmental precautions required. Sweep up and shovel. After regulations. Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery
cleaning, flush away traces with water. or waste disposal.
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection: Effective dust mask
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Protective Clothing: Lightweight protective clothing, gloves
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in
confined areas.
Other Protective Measures: Handle in accordance with good
industrial hygiene and safety practices.
7. Hazards Identification
General: May cause skin irritation and respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation: No data
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation
Skin Contact: No data
Ingestion: No data
Exposure Guidelines: No special precautions required.
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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