CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC -- CITRIC ACID  -- 6810-00F032310
<pre>=====================  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.

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