Citric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Road and Rail; Non Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code). Globally Harmonised System

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

Hazard categories

Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. Poisons Schedule: Not Scheduled