Product ID:CITRIC ACID ALL GRADES
MSDS Date:02/02/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-6098
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLRZR

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 425-889-3400/425-889-3617

Cage: 0STM5

Telephone: 425-889-3400/425-889-3617

Cage: 0STM5

2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID (CITRIC ACID)

CAS: 77-92-9

RTECS: GE7350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 RESP DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 RESP DUST

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:- SKIN CONTACT: THIS PRODUCT IS
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN RESULTING IN REDDENING, STINGING, AND
SWELLING. EYE CONTACT: THIS PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES
RESULTING IN STINGING, REDDENING, TEAR ING, AND SWELLING. CHRONIC
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: NO APPLICABLE INFORMATION WAS FOUND CONCERNING
ANY ADVERSE CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT
LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR REGULATED AS A CARCINOGEN BY OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: THIS PRODUCT IS IRRITATING
TO THE SKIN RESULTING IN REDDENING, STINGING, AND SWELLING. ACUTE
EYE CONTACT: THIS PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES RESULTING IN
STINGING, REDDENING, T EARING, AND SWELLING. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF
EXPOSURE: NO APPLICABLE INFORMATION WAS FOUND CONCERNING ANY
ADVERSE CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING EYE OR
SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS
PRODUCT.

First Aid:FIRST AID FOR EYES: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
EYES WITH PLENTY OF WTER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. FIRST AID FOR SKIN: IN CASE OF CONTACT, REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CL OTHING, AND FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
FIRST AID FOR INAHALTION: IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ART IFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. FIRST AID FOR INGESTION: IF
SWALLOWED, CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:N/E
Extinguishing Media:WATER; DRY CHEMICAL; CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIALLY
TOXIC AND IRRITATING FUMES. AVOID DUSTING. DUST CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURES WITH AIR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH
AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN BY VACUUM OR BROOM SWEEPING AND REMOVE
TO DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:COVER WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE TO
NEUTRALIZE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. STORE IN A DRY
PLACE AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT, IN ORIGINAL OR SIMILAR WATERPROOF
CONTAINERS. AVOID AIR CONVEYING OF POWDERED PRODUCT DUE TO
POTENTIAL OF STATIC BUILDUP. RESEAL CONTAINERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER
USE.

Respiratory Protection:WORK AMBIENT CONCENTRATIONS SHOULD BE MONITORED
AND IF THE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL VENTILATION IF DUSTING IS A PROBLEM, TO MAINTAIN
AIR LEVELS BELOW THE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR VINYL GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS AND PANTS TO MINIMIZE
SKIN CONTACT. EMERGENCY SHOWERS AND EYE WASH STATIONS SHOULD BE
MADE AVAILABLE. EDUCATE AND TRAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE SAFE USE AND
HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:EMPLOYEES SHOULD WASH THEIR HANDS AND FACE
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C3
Solubility in Water:59.2G/100G@68F(20C)
Appearance and Odor:FREE FLOWING WHITE CRYSTALLINE. ODOR: ODORLESS WITH
A STRONG ACID TASTE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT APPLICAB

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTION WITH CAUSTIC CAN CREATE HEAT (STRONG EXOTHERM). SOLUTIONS ARE
MILDLY CORROSIVE TO CARBON STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN CASE OF FIRE CO, CO2 AND OTHER
POTENTIALLY TOXIC FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:COVER WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE TO
NEUTRALIZE. MIX AND ADD WATER IF NECESSARY. SCOOP UP SLURRY AND
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL REGULATI ONS.

Toxicological Information:NO ANIMAL TOXICITY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: ORGANIC ACID. PRODUCT
CLASS BULK: CHEMICALS, NOI. PRODUCT CLASS PACKAGE: CHEMICALS, NOI,
(NMFC 60000). PRODUCT LABEL: CITRIC, ACID, ANHYDROUS, FCC, USP. DOT
(HM-181) (DOMESTIC SURFACE) HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:
NON-REGULATED. HAZARD CLASS DIVISION NUMBER: NON-REGULATED:
IMP.IMDG CODE(OCEAN). HAZARD CLASS DIVISION NUMBER: NON-REGULATED:
ICA/IATA (AIR). HAZRD CLASS DVISION: NON-REGULATED.

SARA Title III Information:EXEMPT FROM SARA TITLE III REPORTING;
CONTAINS NO SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICAL. IT MAY CONTAIN UP TO THE
FCC LIMITS FOR ARSENIC (1PPM), LEAD (0.5 PPM), AND HEAVY METALS (5
PPM, AS LEAD).CERCLA REPORTABL E QUANTITY: NONE.RCRA STATUS: IF
DISCARDED IN ITS PURCHASED FORM, THIS PRODUCT WOULD NOT BE A
HAZARDOUS WASTE EITHER BY LISTING OR BY CHARACTERISTIC. HOWEVR,
UNDER RCRA, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TH E PRODUCT USER TO
DETERMINE AT THE TIME OF DISPOSAL, WHETHER A MATERIAL CONTAIING THE
PRODUCT OR DERIVED FROM THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A
HAZARDOUS WASTE. (40 CFR 261.20-24).
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA STATUS: THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS
UNDER THE CRITERIA OF THE FEDERAL OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200. TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY. FDA
STATUS: CITRIC ACID MEETS THE SPECIFI CATIONS GIVEN IN THE THIRD
EDITION OF OF THE FOOD CHEMICALS CODEX AND IS IN CHEMICAL
COMPLIANCE WITH 21 CFR 182.1033 AS A MULTIPURPOSE GENERALLY
RECOGNIZED AS SAFE FOOD SUBSTITUTE. IT MEETS THE SPECS GIVEN IN
THE USP XXII INCLUDING SUPPLEMENT 7.
State Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING CHEMICALS ARE SPECIFICALLY
LISTED BY INDIVIDUAL STATES; OTHER PRODUCT SPECIFIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY DATA IN OTHER SECTIONS OF THE MSDS MAY ALSO BE APPLICABLE
FOR STATE REQUIREMENTS. FOR DET AILS ON YOUR REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY IN YOUR
STATE. COMPONENT NAME/CAS NUMBER: 2-HYDROXYL-1,2,3
PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID. 77-92-9. CONCENTRATION: 100.000%. S TATE
CODE: PA3, NJ4. NJ4=NEW JERSEY OTHER-INCLUDED IN 5 PREDOMINANT
INGREDIENTS>1%. PA3=PENNSYLVANIA NON-HAZARDOUS PRESENT AT 3% OR
GREATER.