CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC -- CITRIC ACID -- 6810-00F032310
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:CITRIC ACID MSDS Date:02/28/1986 FSC:6810 NIIN:00F032310 === Responsible Party === Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR Box:1546 City:HOUSTON State:TX ZIP:77251-1546 Country:US Info Phone Num:713-820-9898 Emergency Phone Num:713-820-9898 CAGE:15481 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR Box:1546 City:HOUSTON State:TX ZIP:77038-2499 Country:US Phone:713-820-9898 CAGE:15481 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID, MONOHYDRATE CAS:5949-29-1 RTECS #:GE7810000 Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID *98-1* CAS:77-92-9 RTECS #:GE7350000 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 11700 MG/KG (ANHYDROUS) Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERE EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: SORENESS, MILD INFLAMMATION. EYES: POSSIBLY TEMPORARILY ABRASIVE, REDNESS, TEARING, & PAIN. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE DUST DISPERSED IN AIR IN SUFFICIENT CONCENTRATIONS & IN PRESENCE OF IGNITION SOURCE IS A POTENTIAL DUST EXPLOSION HAZARD. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & RESPIRATOR. SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. TRACE RESIDUE MAY BE FLUSHED TO SEWER W/PLENTY O F WATER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR. FOR EMERGENCIES, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY. Ventilation:DILUTION IS SATISFACTORY. HOWEVER, IF CONDITIONS OF USE CREATE DISCOMFORT TO WORKER, USE LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM Protective Gloves:REQUIRED Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text: 100C/212F Decomp Temp:Decomp Text: 212F/100C Vapor Density:1.542 Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES, ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES METAL NITRATES, ALKALI CARBONATES & BICARBONATES Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPS & IGNITION SOURCE Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2 & CO ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE DISPOSED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.