Citric acid monohydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Danger! Causes serious eye irritation and possible damage. Causes skin and respiratory tract irritation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Global Harmonized Classification see Section 16) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 (H315) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation Category 3 (H335) GHS Label, Hazards and Precautionary Statements

Hazard pictograms

Hazards Definitions See Section 16) Label Signal Word: Danger

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage. (H318) Causes skin irritation. (H315) May causes respiratory irritation. (H335)

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. (P280) User only outdoors or in well ventilated area. (P271) Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. (P261) Wash skin thoroughly after handling. (P264)

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. (P302+P352+P362+P364) Specific Treatment see Section 4: First Aid Measures, Skin Exposure. (P321) If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. (P332+P313) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. (P305+P351+P338) Immediately call a Poison Center/doctor (P310) IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. ↳(P304+P340) Call a POISON CENTER/doctor, If you feel unwell. (P312) WASH contaminated clothing before reuse. (P363)

Storage

Store in well-ventilated place. (P403) Keep container tightly closed. (P233) Store Locked-Up. (P405)

Disposal

Considerations Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. (P501) NFPA Health 3 Flammability 1 Reactivity 0

Principle Routes of Exposure

Entry Inhalation (breathing), eye contact, skin contact Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin Acute Exposure Symptoms Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Eye Contact: Causes severe eye irritation and possible damage. Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation. Some references state that citric acid has allergenic properties but, no animal or human studies were found to support this claim. It does not seem likely that citric acid is a sen- sitizer since it is found in the body as an essential component of the citric acid cycle which releases en- ergy for physiological functions. Citric acid is widely distributed in plants and in animal tissues and fluids. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Excessive intake of citric acid may cause erosion of the teeth. Chronic Exposure Symptoms: Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth. Chronic exposure may cause effects similar to those of acute exposure. See section 11 Toxicological Information

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

See section 11 Toxicological Information