MSDS Number: p21822vs

  1. Product Identification
    Product Name: citric acid
    MSDS#: p21822vs
    Date Issued: 7/23/02
    Supersedes: new
    Issued By: 008074
    Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
  2. Hazards Identification
    Hazardous Components (Chemical Ides; Common Name)
    OSHA
    PEL
    ACGIH
    TLV
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    Citric Acid, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
    N/A
    N/A
    CAS No. 5949-29-1 C6H807.H  2O
    orl
    rat
    LD50
    5000
    mg/24 hr moderate eye, 750 mg/24 hr severe
    Note: CAS No. 5949-29-1 is for Citric Acid hydrated
    CAS No. 77-92-9 is for Citric Acid Anhydrous

    California Proposition 65: This product contains no levels of listed substances, which the State of California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under the statute.
  3. Physical and Chemical Properties
    boiling point specific gravity (h20 = 1): not applicable- solid 1.665
    Vapor pressure (mm hg)
    melting point: not applicable - solid 153 c
    vapor density (air = 1)
    evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1): not applicable < 1
    solubility in water: greater than 507;
    appearance and odor: white odorless powder and/or granules
  4. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
    Flash Point
    Method Used
    Flammable Limits
    LEL
    UEL
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    Ignition temp. 1000 - 1020 C
    Min. 8 g/cuft
    Opt. 65 g/cuft
    N/A
    N/A

    Extinguishing Media: water, carbon dioxide, foam, powder extinguisher.
    Special Fire Fighting Procedures: fire fighters wear protective clothing and NIOSH approved respirator.
    Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: none - at oCQ Conceptsmum air Concentration Bureau of Mines Relative: explosive
    Rating = weak
    This MSDS is based upon a limited review of adm files and standard toxicological handbooks.
  5. Stability and Reactivity Data
    Stability Stable Conditions to Avoid: stable under normal conditions. None known
    Incompatibility (materials to avoid): metal nitrates and strong oxidizers
    Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: none known
    Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to Avoid: will not occur none known
  6. Health Hazard Data
    Routes of entry: ion ingestion, skin contact, ingestion, inhalation of mist.
    Health hazards (acute and chronic): prolonged contact with the product may cause irritation.

    Carcinogenicity
    NTP
    IARC Monographs
    OHSA Regulated
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    No
    No
    No
    No

    Signs and symptoms of exposure may be slight eye irritant, long term exposure to skin could be a mild irritant. Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposureno information available.

    Emergency and first aid procedures: eyes-immediately flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician. Skin-wash area with water, remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
  7. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
    Steps to be Taken in case of Material is Released or Spilled: recover by vacuum or broom and shoved. Flush area with water to remove final traces.

    Waste Disposal Method: conform to applicable federal, state and local regulations. Landfill or neutralize and flush to drain. Material is biodegradable in waste treatment facility.

    Store in a dry area.

    Other Precautions: aqueous solutions of citric acid can, if in contact with reactive metal (iron, zinc, aluminum) form hydrogen which may form explosive mixtures.
  8. Control Measures
    Respiratory Protection (specify type): NIOSH approved chemical respirator with dust and mist filter while handling crystalline material and concentrated solutions.

    Ventilation Local: local exhaust sufficient to control dust.

    Protective Gloves Eye Protection: standard work gloves safety glasses

    Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: none
  9. Additional Information
    For Additional Information contact MSDS coordinator - CQ Concepts during business hours, central time - (815) 759-3991

    NOTICE: CQ Concepts inc. 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 CQ Concepts 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, CQ Concepts makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond CQ Concepts'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.