CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS (Y)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Solid. [Crystalline powder.] Odor : Odourless. Emergency overview DANGER! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, DIGESTIVE TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Corrosive to the eyes, skin, respiratory system and digestive tract. Causes burns. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Prevent dust accumulation. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion Corrosive to the digestive tract. Causes burns. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects : Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Not available. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .