POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION -- CITRIC ACID  -- 6810-01-164-3975
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:09/14/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-164-3975
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Address:125 CORPORATE DRIVE
City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-758-0460
Emergency Phone Num:516-758-0460
CAGE:64713
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Address:125 CORPORATE DRIVE
Box:City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742-2007
Country:US
Phone:516-758-0460
CAGE:64713

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

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 6750 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SWALLOWING-IRRITANT.
    INHALATION-IRRITANT. SKIN-IRRITANT. EYE-IRRITANT. CHRONIC: MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE SKIN AND MODERATE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUS E
    EFFECTS DUE TO ABILITY OF CITRIC ACIDTO CHELATE METALS, WHICH COULD
    IMPAIR BODY'S ABILITY TO ABSORB CALCIUM/IRON.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT A KNOWN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION-GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF
    WATER. CALL A PHYS ICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE REACTION WITH METAL
    NITRATES. EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP SPILLED MATERIAL INTO A BEAKER AND
    DISSOLVE WITH WATER. NEUTRALIZE TO A PH BETWEEN 6 AND 9 WITH AN
    ALKALI SUCH AS SODA ASH. FLUSH NEUTRALIZED WASTE TO THE DRAIN WITH
    AN EXCESS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
    PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:ONLY IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, DUST MASK AS A
    PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYEWASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:307F,153C
Spec Gravity:1.54
Solubility in Water:60% @ 25C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS SOLID CRYSTALA, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE AND METAL NITRATES. EXPOSURE TO
    FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS ACRID SMOKE AND FUMES IN FIRE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE REACTION IN
    CONTACT WITH METAL NITRATES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
    AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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