Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2021-01-01
Product name
APAC CITRIC ACID
CAS No.
77-92-9
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
APAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a clear to white crystal with an odor that ranges between none to a very slightly sugar odor. Skin contact with citric acid can irritate the skin and can cause the skin to redden, sting, and swell at the point of contact. Severe irritation characterized by stinging, reddening, tearing, and swelling can occur following eye exposure. Contact may cause damage to the eye if not treated immediately. Inhalation of this material can be irritating to the nose, mouth, throat and lungs. Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. (Continued) HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTE CLASSIFICATION Skin Corrosion/Irritation 2 (H315) HEALTH BLUE) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Category 3 (H335)
Precautionary statements
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT D General EYES RESPIRATORY Read label before use. Keep out HAND BOD of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product SEE SECTION 8 container or label at hand.
Prevention
Wear eye or face protection: For routine industrial applications Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Not applicable.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation 2 (H315) HEALTH (BLUE) 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Category 3 (H335) Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910 1200) OSHA/HCS STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHS Hazard FLAMMABILITY (RED 0 REACTIVITY HAZARD PICTOGRAMS: (YELLOW) 0
