Material Safety Data Sheet
Citric Acid Monohydrate

ACC# 84211
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Citric Acid Monohydrate
Catalog Numbers: S72836-2, S72836-3, A104 10, A104 3, A104 500, A104-10, A104-250LB, A104-3, A104-500, A10410, A10410LC, A1043, A104500, A110 10, A110 3, A110-10, A110-3, A110-500, A11010, A1103, A110500, A11112, A111212, FLA104-10LC, NC9682911, NC9962878, S728362, S728363, XXA104175GM, XXA10450KG
Synonyms:
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid Monohydrate
Company Identification:

              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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201-796-7100
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
5949-29-1 Citric Acid Monohydrate 97% unlisted

Hazard Symbols:
XI
Risk Phrases:
36

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: colourless solid. Warning! Causes eye and skin irritation. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Target Organs: Eyes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage: Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Citric Acid Monohydrate none listed none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Citric Acid Monohydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colourless
Odor: odorless
pH: 2.2 at 0.1 N
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:212 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.54
Molecular Formula:C6H8O7.H2O
Molecular Weight:210.0652

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:
CAS# 5949-29-1: GE7810000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 5949-29-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information


Ecotoxicity: No data available. Fish toxicity: LC100 goldfish 894 mg/l lifetime exposure in hard water, LD0 goldfish 625 mg/l lifetime exposure in hard water (Ellis,M.M.Detection and measurement of Stream Pollution 1937,22,XLVII,365,US Brit.Fisheries Bull.) Invertebrate toxicity: LD100 Daphnia magna 120 mg/l lifetime exposure in soft water, LD0 Daphnia magna 80 mg/l lifetime exposure in soft water. Toxicity threshold: Pseudomonas putida > 10 g/l; Scenedesmus quadricauda 640 mg/l; Entosiphon sulcatum 485 mg/l (Bringmann,G.et al Water Res. 1980,14,231-241).
Environmental: Nitrification inhibition. Nitrosomonas sp 100 mg/l no inhibition of ammonia oxidation (Hockenbury,M.R. et al J.Water Pollut.Control Fed.1799,49(5),768-777). Degradation studies. 70-100% removal by activated sludge at 20øC for 120 hr (Muto,N.et al Kenkyu Hokuku-Kanto Gakuin Daigaku Kogakubu 1987,31(2),257-266 (Japan)).
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO Canada TDG
Shipping Name: No information available. No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 5949-29-1 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 5949-29-1: acute.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 5949-29-1 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XI
Risk Phrases:

R 36 Irritating to eyes.

Safety Phrases:

S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

CAS# 5949-29-1: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list. Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 2/09/1999
Revision #4 Date: 8/03/2001

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