Citric Acid 50% Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H313, H333

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State: Liquid Odor: Odorless, Bland to Acidic Color: Colorless, Clear to Light Amber

Hazard statements

Flammable Liquids:................. . No hazard statement

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity (Oral): ............. . Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, inhaled Skin Corrosion/Irritation: ...... . Catagory 2 - Causes skin irritation Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Catagory 2A - Causes eye irritation 2* Fire Hazard 1

Aspiration hazard

.................. . No hazard statement

Potential health effects

Eyes 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. Citric Acid may cause allergic contact dermatitis with prolonged or repeated contact. Ingestion Citric Acid 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 Citric Acid can result in erosion of tooth enamel. Inhalation Mists from solution may cause mild to moderate irritation of the nose and throat. Overexposure could cause coughing, sneezing, and labored breathing.

Physical hazards

0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard

Signal word

WARNING GHS HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: H303 H313 H333: May be harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled P101+102+103: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of the reach of children. Read label before use. P202+270+280+281: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. P501 Dispose of contents/container Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial and Local Regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. Characterization and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the generator. Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.