Citric acid Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Citric acid |
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1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
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| Other names | 3'-hydroxybiphenyl-3-carboxylic acid; 3-hydroxy-3-carboxy-pentanedioic acid; 3'-hydroxy-3-biphenylcarboxylic acid |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Antimicrobial Actives;Chelating Agents;Processing Aids and Additives |
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| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Echemi.com |
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| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
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| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) | No symbol. |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word |
| Hazard statement(s) | none |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | none |
| Response | none |
| Storage | none |
| Disposal | none |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citric acid | Citric acid | 77-92-9 | 201-069-1 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Following skin contact
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Following eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Inhalation of dust irritates nose and throat. Contact with eyes causes irritation. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Organic acids and related compounds
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Extinguish with/ water, foam, dry chem, carbon dioxide.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Behavior in Fire: Melts and decomposes. The reaction is not hazardous. (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, metal nitrates and metals. Dry.Crystalline citric acid, anhydrous, can be stored in dry form without difficulty, although conditions of high humidity and elevated temperatures should be avoided to prevent caking. Storage should be in tight containers to prevent exposure to moist air. Several granulations are commercially available with the larger particle sizes having less tendency toward caking.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 2 mg/m3; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear safety goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves.
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation (not if powder).
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Solid. Crystalline. |
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| Colour | White. |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting point/freezing point | Ca. 153 °C. |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 138°C(lit.) |
| Flammability | Combustible. |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | 0.28-2.29 KG/CU M (DUST) |
| Flash point | 345 °C. |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 1 010 °C. |
| Decomposition temperature | 175°C |
| pH | 1.8. |
| Kinematic viscosity | dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 6.5. Temperature:25.0°C. Remarks:50% aqueous solution. |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Pow = -1.72. |
| Vapour pressure | 0 Pa. Temperature:25 °C. Remarks:Extrapolated. |
| Density and/or relative density | 1.67. Temperature:20 °C. |
| Relative vapour density | no data available |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Decomposes above 175°C . The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts with oxidants and bases. Attacks metals.
10.2 Chemical stability
no data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Combustible liquidDust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.CITRIC ACID reacts with oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents and metal nitrates (NTP, 1992). Reactions with metal nitrates are potentially explosive. Heating to the point of decomposition causes emission of acrid smoke and fumes [Lewis].
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Potentially explosive reaction with metal nitrates.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - mouse (male/female) - 5 400 mg/kg bw. Remarks:Observation limited to 10 days.
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: LD50 - rat (male/female) - > 2 000 mg/kg bw.
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
STOT-repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the teeth. This may result in erosion.
Aspiration hazard
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Leuciscus idus melanotus - 440 mg/L - 48 h.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50 - Daphnia magna - 1 535 mg/L - 24 h.
- Toxicity to algae: Toxicity Threshold - Scenedesmus quadricauda - 640 mg/L - 8 d.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: TT - Pseudomonas putida - > 10 000 mg/L - 16 h.
12.2 Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: The biodegradability of citric acid was determined in six different tests and results found it to be well degraded in all tests(1). Citric acid achieved 93% DOC removal in a coupled units test (sludge inoculum), 85% DOC removal after 1 day in a Zahn-Wellens test (sludge inoculum), 100% DOC removal in an AFNOR test (42 days, germs inoculum simulating polluted river water), 100% DOC removal in a Sturm test (42 days, sewage treatment plant effluent), 100% DOC removal in an OECD screening test (19 days, effluent simulating surface water), and 90% BODT in a closed bottle test (30 days, effluent simulating surface water)(1). Citric acid reached 53% of its theoretical BOD in 5 days using a sludge inoculum(2). Citric acid, present at 500 mg/L, reached 46% of its theoretical oxygen demand in 12 hours using a phenol acclimated activated sludge inoculum(3).Citric acid, present at 500 mg/L, reached 98.4% of its theoretical BOD in 22 to 24 hours using an activated sludge inoculum at 2,228 mg/L(4). Citric acid (1% w/v) displayed BOD values of 6,410 and 6,040 mg/L using a defined microbial mixture and sewage inoculums, respectively(5). Citric acid, present at 10 mg/L, reached 66.4% and 67.3% of its theoretical BOD after 5 days using freshwater and seawater inoculums, respectively(6).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated for citric acid(SRC), using a log Kow of -1.64(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc of citric acid can be estimated to be 10(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that citric acid is expected to have very high mobility in soil. The pKa of citric acid is 2.79(3), indicating that this compound will exist almost entirely in the anion form in the environment and anions generally do not adsorb more strongly to soils containing organic carbon and clay than their neutral counterparts(4). A 2 uM solution of citric acid in Gulfstream seawater showed equilibrium absorption values of 79% and 94% onto 0.01 and 0.25 g of hydroxyapatite, respectively(5).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citric acid | Citric acid | 77-92-9 | 201-069-1 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
| EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
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| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Citric acid is included in Inorganic Acid category.
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