Material Safety Data Sheet
LA1002
Citric Acid
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Id: LA1002
Product Name: Citric Acid
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid
Chemical Family: Organic Acid
Application: Not Available.
Distributed By:
Univar Canada Ltd.
9800 Van Horne Way
Richmond, BC
V6X 1W5
Prepared By: The Safety, Health and Environment Department of Univar Canada Ltd.
Preparation date of MSDS: 06/04/2003
Telephone number of preparer: 1-866-686-4827
24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (CHEMTREC): (800) 424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Ingredients Percentage LD50s and LC50s Route & Species:
(W/W)
Citric acid 100 Oral LD50 (Rat) 3 g/kg
77-92-9 Oral LD50 (Mouse) 5040 mg/kg
Notes: No additional remark.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Causes moderate to severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear
production, with marked excess redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause severe irritation, with local discomfort or pain, and local redness and
swelling.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: If large amounts of the product are ingested, symptoms may include gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and get medical attention immediately after flushing.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Notes to Physician:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: None.
Flash Point Method: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: 345 掳C / 653 掳F
Flammable Limits in Air (%): Lower: 8 gram/cubic feet Upper: 65 gram/cubic feet
Extinguishing Media: Use DRY chemicals, CO2, alcohol foam or water spray.
Special Exposure Hazards: May form explosive dust-air mixtures.
Special Protective Equipment: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing
equipment.
NFPA RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: Not Available.
HMIS RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: Not Available.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautionary Measures: Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Environmental Precautionary Measures: Prevent entry into sewers or streams, dike if needed.
Procedure for Clean Up: Scoop up or vacuum up and place in an appropriate closed container.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid breathing in dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid dust
generation and provide for room ventilation during handling. Avoid air conveying of powdered product due to potential of
static buildup. Keep the containers closed when not in use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Store in accordance with good
industrial practices. Place away from incompatible materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Localized ventilation should be used to control dust levels.
Respiratory Protection: If exposure exceeds occupational exposure limits, use an appropriate NIOSH approved
respirator. In case of spill or leak resulting in unknown concentration, use NIOSH approved supplied air respirator.
Gloves: Rubber gloves. Vinyl gloves.
Skin Protection: Normal work coveralls.
Eyes: Safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles.
Other Personal Protection Data: Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Ingredients Exposure Limit - ACGIH Exposure Limit - OSHA Immediately Dangerous
to Life or Health - IDLH
Citric acid Not available. Not available. Not Available.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Crystals
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
pH 2.2 (1%), 1.8 (5%), 1.7 (10%), 0.8 (50%)
Specific Gravity: 1.665 @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: Not Available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not Available.
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Vapor Pressure: Not Available.
Vapor Density: Not Available.
% Volatile by Volume: Not Available.
Evaporation Rate: Not Available.
Solubility: Soluble in water. Soluble in methanol.
VOCs (lbs/gallon): Not Available.
Viscosity: Not Available.
Molecular Weight: Not Available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Materials to Avoid: Caustics. Carbon.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon.
Additional Information: No additional remark.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion: If large amounts of the product are ingested, symptoms may include gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause severe irritation, with local discomfort or pain, and local redness and
swelling.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of upper respiratory tract.
Eye Contact: Causes moderate to severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear
production, with marked excess redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
Additional Information: Pre-existing eye and skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
Acute Test of Product:
Acute Oral LD50: Not Available.
Acute Dermal LD50: Not Available.
Acute Inhalation LC50: Not Available.
Carcinogenicity:
Ingredients IARC - Carcinogens ACGIH - Carcinogens
Citric acid Not listed. Not listed.
Carcinogenicity Comment: No additional information available.
Reproductive Toxicity/ Teratogenicity/ Embryotoxicity/ Mutagenicity: Not Available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information:
Ingredients Ecotoxicity - Fish Species Acute Crustaceans Toxicity: Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
Data Algae Data
Citric acid Not Available. Not Available. Not Available.
Other Information:
No additional remark.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of Waste Method: Disposal of all wastes must be done in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal
regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste management
facility.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (U.S.):
DOT Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
DOT Hazardous Class Not Applicable.
DOT UN Number: Not Applicable.
DOT Packing Group: Not Applicable.
DOT Reportable Quantity (lbs): Not Applicable.
Notes: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.
ICAO/IATA:
IATA Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
IATA Hazard Class: Not Applicable.
UN Number: Not Applicable.
Packing Group: Not Applicable.
IATA Label: Not Applicable.
IATA Remarks: No additional remark.
IMDG:
IMDG Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
Hazard Class: Not Applicable.
UN Number: Not Applicable.
Packing Group: Not Applicable.
Marine Pollutant: No.
IMDG Label: Not Applicable.
Remarks: No additional remark.
TDG (Canada):
TDG Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
Hazard Class: Not Applicable.
UN Number: Not Applicable.
Packing Group: Not Applicable.
Note: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. TSCA Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on theToxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Inventory List or exempt.
Canadian DSL Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or the
Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt.
U.S. Regulatory Rules
Ingredients CERCLA/SARA - Section SARA (311, 312) Hazard CERCLA/SARA - Section
302: Class: 313:
Citric acid Not Listed. Not Listed. Not Listed.
California Proposition 65: Not Listed.
MA Right to Know List: Not Listed.
New Jersey Right-to-Know List: Not Listed.
Pennsylvania Right to Know List: Not Listed.
WHMIS Hazardous Class:
E CORROSIVE MATERIAL
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
Disclaimer: NOTICE TO READER:
Univar, 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 Univar 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,
Univar makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use
are beyond Univar's 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.
***END OF MSDS***
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