Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
Range 100,0
General Information
Product name
Citric Acid
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.
77-92-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Reagent
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hach Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
______________________________________ Emergency Overview: Appearance: White crystals Odor: None EU Symbols: Xi - IRRITATING
R-phrase(s)
R 36 Irritating to eyes Protective Equipment:
Potential health effects
Eye Contact (EC): Causes severe irritation Skin Contact (EC): Causes moderate irritation Skin Absorption (EC): No effects anticipated Target Organs (SA E): Not applicable Ingestion (EC): None reported Target Organs (Ing E): Not applicable Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation Target Organs (Inh E): Not applicable
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing Eye conditions Skin conditions Respiratory conditions
Potential chronic health
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: IARC Listed: No Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: Not applicable
