Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Citric Acid Plus, Organic, Food Grade
Chemical name
Citric Acid, 50% Solution
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Company Information
company name
Paramount Chemicals & Plastics, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kenatparamountchem@earthlink.net
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
Hazard statements
DANGER! THIS SOLUTION CAUSES EYE, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION OR BURNS. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN SENSITIZATION REACTION. Do not breathe or ingest mists, vapors, or aerosols. Do not allow contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Emergency Overview Citric Acid 50% Solution is a clear or yellow to brown liquid, with a faint sugary odor. Product is moderately to severely irritating to eyes, and moderately irritating to skin, and respiratory tract. Product is not combustible. Use methods suitable for containing (diking) the solution in case of fire or spill. Firefighters should wear full protective equipment when fighting a fire involving this product.
Potential health effects
Eyes This solution may cause severe irritation to the eyes, with symptoms that include redness, tearing, and pain. Concentrated solutions may be corrosive to the eyes and cause corneal ulcerations. Skin This product may cause moderate irritation of the skin. May cause allergic contact dermatitis with prolonged or repeated contact in sensitive individuals. Ingestion May cause mild gastrointestinal irritation, with symptoms including nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Concentrated solutions may cause necrotic and ulcerative lesions on oral mucous membranes. Chronic ingestion of high concentration can result in erosion of tooth enamel. Repeated ingestion of this solution can result in sensitization to the sun, causing sunburn. Inhalation Aerosols and mists from solutions may cause mild to moderate irritation of the nose and throat. Overexposure could cause coughing, sneezing, and labored breathing. Other Potential Health Effects Chronic, high concentration overexposure can result in a reduction of plasma calcium concentration, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, reduced cardiac output and, in severe cases, death.
Health hazards
2* Fire Hazard 0
Physical hazards
0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
