General Information
Revision date
2014-11-13
Product name
CITRIC ACID, MONOHYDRATE
Product Synonyms
330 Citretten Citro 27781, HOC(CH2COOH)2COOH.H2O, HOC-(CH2-CO2-H)2-CO2-H.H2O, beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid, beta-hydroxytricarballylic acid, monohydrated hydrated citric acid
Chemical name
citric acid, monohydrate
CAS No.
5949-29-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
synergistic antioxidant, in processing cheese. Used in beverages, jellies, jams, preserves and candy to provide tartness. In the manufacture of citric acid salts
Emergency telephone
61 7 3009 4100 ; 1300 727 696
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@au.vwr.com
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
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 1 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, STOT - SE (Resp. Irr.) Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex 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/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
