Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name	Citric Acid Anhydrous
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 899286
Composition/Ingredients Information	Typically 100% citric acid anhydrous Organic Acid – 2-hydroxy 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid Formula: C6H8O7 Cas No: 77-92-9 EINECS No: 201-069-1 For use in food (E330)
Hazard Identification	Xi (St Andrews Cross): IRRITANT (OECD 405) R36: Irritating to eyes
First Aid Measures	Eye Contact: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothing, wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give plenty of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical advice. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention immediately.
Fire-Fighting Measures	Product needs external heat to burn. Extinguishing media: Water spray, foam or powder. Do not use tetrachlore. Hazards: Non-combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Contain escaping vapours with water. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or ground water. Protection: Wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental Release Measures	Spillage: Recover by vacuum, or broom and shovel. Flush area with water or neutralising solution as required.
Handling and Storage	Storage: Store the product in tightly sealed containers in cool, dry place. Industrial Hygiene: Good ventilation is required if process creates the formation of dust.
Exposure Control/Personal Protection	Personal precautions: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing dust. Respiratory protection: Approved nuisance dust mask. Hand protection: Standard work gloves. Eye protection: Goggles or safety glasses.
Physical and Chemical Properties	Appearance: Crystals Colour: Colourless Odour: Odourless Molecular weight: 192.13 Change in physical state: 153 degrees C Specific gravity: 1.67 Bulk density (granular): 850-950 kg/m3 (typical range) Vapour pressure: N/A Viscosity: N/A Solubility in water: 61.8% w/w @ 25 deg C in ethanol: 38.3% w/w @ 25 deg C pH value (5% solution) (25 deg C): 1.8 Flash point: 345 deg C Explosive properties (dust only): Class 1 Flammability: Requires external heat to burn Thermal decomposition: Above 153 deg C may produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Stability/Reactivity	Stability/shelf life: The product is chemically stable if stored under cool dry conditions. Maximum 30 degrees C and 70% relative humidity. Physical properties may change on storage; re-test recommended periodically and in limit after three years. Product will react with alkaline substances to generate heat. Aqueous solutions have corrosive effects on metals including carbon steels, 304 stainless steel, zinc, copper, aluminium and nickel alloys. This may result in the formation of hydrogen to produce explosive mixtures. These solutions also decompose cement-based products and attack some plastics such as nylon, polycarbonates, polyamides, polyImides or acrylics.
Toxicological Information	Not animal tested. Dust can cause irritation to eyes and skin. The ingestion of large amounts causes irritation of the mucous membranes (stomach), coughing, pain, vomiting. Inhalation causes irritation of the respiratory tract.
Ecological Information	Biodegradation: Easily eliminable >98% Aquatic toxicity: Harmful due to pH shift.
Disposal Considerations	Dispose of in accordance with local or national regulations.
Transport Information	Not classed as hazardous for transportation.
Regulatory Information	Supply classification: IRRITANT
Other Information	The information in this safety sheet is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that made be made are without guarantee, since the condition of use are beyond the control of Soap Basics.Observance of existing laws and requirements rests with the user of this product.