Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Citric Acid
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.
77-92-9
Emergency telephone
(303) 623-5716
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Company Information
company name
Hach Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Causes severe eye irritation ______________________________________ 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: Appearance: White crystals Odor: None CAUSES EYE IRRITATION MAY CAUSE SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION HMIS: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Symbol: Not applicable Potential Health Effects: Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation Skin Contact: Causes moderate irritation Skin Absorption: No effects anticipated Target Organs: Not applicable Ingestion: None reported Target Organs: Not applicable Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation Target Organs: Not applicable Medical Conditions Aggravated Pre-existing Eye conditions Skin conditions Respiratory conditions Chronic Effects: Citric acid chronic overexposure may cause effects due to the ability of citric acid to chelate metals, which could impair the body's ability to absorb calcium and iron. Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: O.S.H.A. Listed: No IARC Listed: No NTP Listed: No Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: Not applicable Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported ______________________________________
