Product ID:21062-69 CITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:08/05/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-169-6568
MSDS Number: BGPQQ

Emergency Phone: 515-232-2533 OR 800-247-3990

Info Phone: 303-669-3050 OR 800-227-4224

Cage: 91224

Telephone: 972-771-1233

Cage: 54840

CITRIC ACID

CAS: 77-92-9

RTECS: GE7350000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 11.7 GM/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN,EYES, &
RESPIRATORY EXPOSURE

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED:GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF MILK OR
WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIP SUCH AS NIOSH
APPRVD RESPIRATOR,SAFETY CLASSES, ETC. SWEEP UP,MIX IN EXCESS
SODIUM CARBONATE,DILUTE & KEEP IN COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.DO NOT BREATHE
DUST.USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP AWAY FM
OXIDIZERS.AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR OR
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
TLV
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,LAB COAT OR APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:307F/153C
Spec Gravity:1.54
Solubility in Water:60% @ 20C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS SOLID; PH 0.IN SOLN = 2.2

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
MFR SUGGESTS FLUSH TO DRAIN.

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