Citric Acid Anhydrous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract Irritation

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye/face protection. Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard.

Response

Specific treatment (see this label). If skin irritation occurs: get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Identification, Cont’d

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known

Additional information

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified Health Hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract Irritation OSHA Defined Hazards Combustible dust