PFIZER CHEMICALS DIV. -- CITRIC ACID -- 6810-00B160023
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:CITRIC ACID MSDS Date:04/01/1985 FSC:6810 NIIN:00B160023 === Responsible Party === Company Name:PFIZER CHEMICALS DIV. Address:235 E. 42ND STREET City:NEW YORK State:NY ZIP:10017 Country:US Info Phone Num:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Emergency Phone Num:201-546-7721 CAGE:DO895 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC Box:2332R City:MORRISTOWN State:NJ ZIP:07962-2332 Country:US Phone:201-455-4414 CAGE:1L164 Company Name:PFIZER CHEMICALS DIV. Address:235 E. 42ND STREET Box:City:NEW YORK State:NY ZIP:10017 Country:US Phone:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. CAGE:DO895 Company Name:PFIZER INC, MINERALS & PIGMENT DIVISION Address:235 EAST 42ND ST Box:City:NEW YORK State:NY ZIP:10017 Country:US Phone:212-573-2816 CAGE:86491 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:NO INGREDIENT FOR THIS FORMULATION_INGREDIENT ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION OF THE EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER, INCLUDING UNDER EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATIO PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION: INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITIES ARE INGESTED, RINSE MOUTH AND GIVE PERSON 2 OR 3 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER TO DRINK. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOG, CO2, OR DRY CHEMICAL Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL FACEPIECE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:POWDER SPILLS-CAREFULLY SCCOP UP MATERIAL INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER. FOR SPILLS OF AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF CITRIC ACID, NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE. SCOOP UP INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A COOL, DRY AREA. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES POSE A SPECIAL HAZARD; SOFT LENSESMAY ABSORB AND ALL LENSES CONCENTRATE IRRITANTS. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN WHERE DUSTING OCCURS, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE NUSIANCE DUST TLV. Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL/GENERAL VENTILATION TO CONTROL DUST LEVELS. IF MATERIAL IS MELTED, ADDITIONAL VENTILATION NEEDED. Protective Gloves:YES Eye Protection:EYEWASH STATION AND SAFETY GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:307F,153C Vapor Density:1.665 Solubility in Water:59.2 Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES OR POWDER, ODORLESS. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG ALKALIES. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:SOLID WASTE MAY BE PACKAGED IN PAPER OR DISSOLVED IN A FLAMMABLE SOLVENT AND BURNED IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR. FOLLOW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL 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.