Safety Data Sheet For Citric Acid, Anhydrous: Properties, Hazards, And Emergency Contact Information.pdf

## Citric Acid, Anhydrous - Safety Data Sheet Summary

Chemical Name: Citric Acid, Anhydrous
Chemical Formula: C6H8O7
Chemical Family: Organic Acid
Other Names: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

Product Name: (Multiple suppliers listed)

Uses: Food applications.

Key Hazards:

Skin Irritant (H315): Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irritant (H319): Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory Irritant (H335): May cause respiratory irritation.

Hazardous Product Categories:

Globally Harmonised System (GHS): Hazardous according to GHS criteria.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code): Not classified as dangerous goods.

First Aid Measures:

Swallowing: Rinse mouth with water, drink plenty of water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, get medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Seek medical advice if irritation occurs.
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air, keep comfortable and resting, call a Poison Centre or doctor for advice. Administer resuscitation if not breathing; oxygen may be required.

Fire Fighting Measures:

General: Move undamaged containers away from fire area, cool with water spray until well after fire is out.
Flammability: Combustible material, may burn but does not ignite readily.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2), foam or water spray.
Special Instructions: Contain runoff from fire control - runoff may pollute waterways.

Accidental Release Measures:

General Response: Ensure adequate ventilation, eliminate ignition sources, avoid generating dust, use personal protective equipment.
Cleanup: Collect material (sweep or vacuum up), place into suitable containers for disposal. Prevent dispersal of dust in air.
Containment & Decontamination: Stop leak if safe to do so, prevent entry into waterways or confined areas, neutralise residues with lime or soda ash, wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Handling and Storage:

Handling: Use in well-ventilated area, follow good hygiene practices, minimise dust generation, use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Storage: Store in cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight, keep container tightly closed, protect from moisture, keep away from heat and ignition sources.