GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
649
CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Citric Acid, Anhydrous NR No
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
C 6H 8O 7 N/A 192.13 77-92-9
PHYSICAL DATA
Density 1.5; Melting point 153掳C; Very soluble in water; pH (0.1 M sol.) 2.2.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White crystals and powder. Characteristic odor. Pleasant sour taste.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. Incompatible with oxidizers. Will corrode copper, zinc and aluminum.
FIRE HAZARDS
Not flammable. Will be consumed in general fire. Avoid inhalation of smoke. Dust explosions are
possible under certain conditions. NFPA #0-1-0
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Fight surrounding fire N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
May cause skin and eye irritation. A general purpose food additive. Toxicity very low, LD 50
(oral-rat) 6730 mg/kg. Eye rabbit 500 mg/24 hours mild irritation, 750 mg/24 hours severe
irritation. OSHA TLV/ACGIH PEL not established. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles while handling. Use good ventilation or suitable respirator if dust is raised.
FIRST AID
Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water after contact. If eye irritation persists, see a
physician. If swallowed, give water to drink. Get medical attention if irritation or discomfort
develops.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Sweep up. Wash area with water. Disposal to drain, incinerator or solid waste.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
649 MDM December 22, 2005
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