VAN WATERS AND ROGERS -- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-281-2014
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2014
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:1600 NORTON BLDG
City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98104
Country:US
Info Phone Num:408-435-8700
Emergency Phone Num:408-435-8700,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:C.A. EISENHARD
CAGE:87664
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC., UNIVAR CORP.
Address:1600 NORTON BLDG. 801 2ND AVENUE
Box:City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98104-1564
Country:US
Phone:206-447-5911/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:87664

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: BREATHING DUSTS MAY IRRITATE
    NOSE AND THROAT AND CAUSE COUGHING AND CHEST DISCOMFORT. SKIN
    CONTACT: NO IRRITATION IS LIKELY AFTER BRIEF CONTACT BUT MAY BE
    IRRITATING AFTER PROLONGED CONTACT. IN GESTION: NONE CURRENTLY
    KNOWN. CHRONIC:PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY DAMAGE TOOTH ENAMEL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, COUGHING, CHEST
    DISCOMFORT. SKIN IRRITATION. TOOTH ENAMEL DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.  WASH AREA WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: MOVE TO F RESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: TREATMENT NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING
    MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP AND PLACE IN DOT APPROVED WASTE
    CONTAINERS. FOR LARGE SPILLS SHOVEL INTO DOT APPROVED RECEPTACLES.
    KEEP OUT OF SEWERS, STORM DRAINS, SURFACE WATERS AND SOIL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP BAGS OR FIBER CONTAINERS DRY
    AT ALL TIMES. AVOID MECHANICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN FOOD, ANIMAL FEED,
    DRUGS, COSMETIC MANUFACTURE AND HAS BEEN PRODUCED AND PACKAGED IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH STRICK QUALITY PRACTICES. MAINTAIN QUALITY BY
    STORING PRODUCT AWAY F ROM CHEMICALS, AVOIDING CONTAMINATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR IS NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED IF THIS
    PRODUCT IS USED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF
    MINIMIZING DUST EMISSIONS AT THE POINT OF USE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE AN EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:300F,149C
Spec Gravity:1.665
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NIL.
Solubility in Water:50%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS. 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.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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