Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-92-9
Name of the chemical
Citric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-12-15
Product name
CITRIC ACID
Product Synonyms
Aciletten Food additive, C6-H8-O7, Citraclean, Citretten, Citro ROA 10, Deltrex, Food Acid 330, HOC(CH2COOH)2COOH, HOC-(CH2-CO2-H)2-CO2-H, beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid, beta-hydroxytricarballylic acid
Chemical name
citric acid
CAS No.
77-92-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
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 Additive 330. Citric acid is a natural ingredient of many fruits. Citric acid occurs naturally in the body
Emergency telephone
1 800 SPILLS
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Telford Industries
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@telfordindustries.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex Legend: VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue P305+P351+P338 rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
