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EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
>98
General Information
Revision date
2013-01-26
Product name
New Organisms legislation. EPA Approval
Substance name
New Organisms legislation. EPA Approval
Product Synonyms
C6-H8-O7, HOC-(CH2-CO2-H)2-CO2-H, HOC(CH2COOH)2COOH, "2-hydroxy-1, 2, 3- propanetricarboxylic acid", "beta-hydroxytricarballylic acid", "beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid", Aciletten,
CAS No.
77-92-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Component acidulant in beverages, confectionery, effervescent salts, in pharmaceutical syrups, medicines, in effervescent 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. In processing of cheese. In electroplating. As sequestering agent to remove trace metals. As mordant to brighten colours. In analytical chemistry as reagent for albumin, mucin, glucose. Food
supplier name
Interchem Agencies Limited
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Company Information
company name
Interchem Agencies Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
HAZARD LABELLING DANGER EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
6.1E 6.3B 8.3A May be harmful if swallowed Causes mild skin irritation Causes serious eye damage CONTROLS APPLYING TO THIS SUBSTANCE ARE:
Hazardous Ingredients
Classes 6,8 and 9 Controls) Regulations 2001 T1 (R11-27), T2 (R29, 30), T4 (R7), T5 (R8), T7 (R10), T8 (R28) (Packaging) Regulations 2001 P1 (R5,6,7(1),8), P3 (R9), P13* (R19), PS4 (Disposal) Regulations 2001 D4 (R8), D6 (R10), D7 (R11, 12), D8 (13,14) (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001 EM1 (R6,7,9-11), EM2 (46-48), EM6 (R8e), EM8 (R12-16, 18-20), EM11 (R25-34), EM12 (R35-41), EM13 (R42) (Identification) Regulations 2001 I1 (R6,7,32-35,36.1-36.7), I2 (R8), I8 (R14), I9 (R18), I10 (R19), I16 (R25), I17 (R26), I18 (R27), I19 (R29-31),I21 (R37-39, 47-50), I22 (R40), I28 (R46), I29 (51,52), I30 (R53) Variation Codes applying to the Hazard Classifications as outlined in Gazette notice 72: 16
Prevention
Keep out of reach of children Read label before use Wear protective gloves/clothing Wear eye/face protection
Response
If medical advice is needed have product container or label at hand Call a POISON CENTRE or Doctor if you feel unwell If Skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or Doctor
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with relevant legislation. For additional information see section 13 of this SDS
