Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-11-05
Product name
CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS
Product Synonyms
S GHS NZL EN RISK
Chemical name
citric acid
CAS No.
77-92-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
powders and tablets. Used to adjust the pH of foods and as synergistic antioxidant. Used in beverages, jellies, jams, preserves and candy to provide tartness. Manufacture of citrate salts
Emergency telephone
0800 2436 2255
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Company Information
company name
ConsolidatedChemicals (N.Z.) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
conchem@xtra.co.nz
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H316, H318, H333
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H316
Causes mild skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Not regulated for transport of Dangerous Goods. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 1 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 5, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3, Serious Eye Damage Category 1 [2] *LIMITED EVIDENCE 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Legend: Annex VI Gazetted by EPA New 6.1E (inhalation), 6.3B, 8.3A Zealand *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H333 May be harmful if inhaled H316 Causes mild skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage. *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue P305+P351+P338 rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
Not Applicable
