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
2005-11-21
Product name
CITRIC ACID, SOLUTION
Chemical name
Citric Acid, Solution
CAS No.
77-92-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Manufacturing Use Synonyms: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3- propanetricarboxylic acid; Propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy- ; beta-hydroxytricarballylic acid
supplier name
UNIVAR USA
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
UNIVAR USA
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Citric Acid Solution is a clear or yellow to brown liquid, with a faint sugary odor. Citric Acid is moderately to severely irritating to eyes, and moderately irritating to skin, and respiratory tract. Citric Acid Solution 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.
Hazard statements
DANGER! THIS SOLUTION CAUSES EYE, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION OR BURNS. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN SENSITIZATION REACTION. Do not breath 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.
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. Citric Acid may cause allergic contact dermatitis with prolonged or repeated contact in sensitive individuals. 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. 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 to Citric Acid 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
