Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier
Product Name Citric Acid F Reagent
UN/ID no UN3265
Manufacturer Address
Hach Company P.O.Box 389 Loveland, CO 80539 USA +1(970) 669-3050
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
Regulatory Status
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label elements
Signal word
Danger
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Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
P405 - Store locked up
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
P234 - Keep only in original container
P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance
Not applicable
Mixture
General advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is
required.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical
attention immediately. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If breathing is difficult, (trained personnel
should) give oxygen. Delayed pulmonary edema may occur. Get immediate medical
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advice/attention.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Keep eye wide open
while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Skin contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical
advice/attention.
Self-protection of the first aider Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the
material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of
contamination. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Note to physicians Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Do not give
chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may occur. Marked decrease in blood
pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Specific hazards arising from the The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition
chemical can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
Special protective equipment for Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
fire-fighters gear. Use personal protection equipment.
Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal
protective equipment as required. Attention! Corrosive material. Evacuate personnel to
safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
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Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Should not be released into the
environment. Do not allow to enter into soil/subsoil. Prevent product from entering drains.
Prevention of secondary hazards Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations.
Reference to other sections See section 8 for more information. See section 13 for more information.
Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. Handle product only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust
ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from
moisture. Store locked up. Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from other
materials.
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Hand Protection Wear suitable gloves. Impervious gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. The
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selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 2016/425 and
the standard EN 374 derived from it. Chemical resistant gloves made of butyl rubber or
nitrile rubber category III according to EN 374-1:2016.
Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Chemical resistant apron.
General Hygiene Considerations Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product. Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves,
including the inside, before re-use. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out
of the workplace. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Environmental exposure controls Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Do not
allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water.
pH 1.0 @ 20 °C
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility
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Other information
Metal Corrosivity
Classified as corrosive to metal according to GHS criteria
Steel Corrosion Rate 8.23 mm/yr / 0.32 in/yr
Aluminum Corrosion Rate 0.13 mm/yr / 0.01 in/yr
Explosive properties
Flammable properties
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.
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Hazardous polymerization
None under normal processing.
Conditions to avoid
Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.
Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agent. Acids. Bases.
Product Information
Inhalation Corrosive by inhalation. Inhalation of corrosive fumes/gases may cause coughing, choking,
headache, dizziness, and weakness for several hours. Pulmonary edema may occur with
tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, bluish skin, decreased blood pressure, and
increased heart rate. Inhaled corrosive substances can lead to a toxic edema of the lungs.
Pulmonary edema can be fatal.
Eye contact Causes burns. Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
Causes serious eye damage. May cause irreversible damage to eyes.
Ingestion Causes burns. Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. May
cause severe burning pain in the mouth and stomach with vomiting and diarrhea of dark
blood. Blood pressure may decrease. Brownish or yellowish stains may be seen around the
mouth. Swelling of the throat may cause shortness of breath and choking. May cause lung
damage if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Acute toxicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Citric acid Rat 3000 mg/kg None None reported IUCLID (The International
(10 - 20%) LD50 reported Uniform Chemical Information
CAS#: 77-92-9 Database)
Propanoic acid Rat 2600 mg/kg None None reported IUCLID (The International
(<1%) LD50 reported Uniform Chemical Information
CAS#: 79-09-4 Database)
Unknown Acute Toxicity
0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
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The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes severe burns.
Chemical name Test method Species Reported Exposure Results Key literature
dose time references and
sources for data
Citric acid Standard Draize Rabbit 500 mg 24 hours Mild skin irritant RTECS (Registry of
(10 - 20%) Test Toxic Effects of
CAS#: 77-92-9 Chemical Substances)
Propanoic acid Open Irritation Rabbit 495 mg None Corrosive to skin RTECS (Registry of
(<1%) Test reported Toxic Effects of
CAS#: 79-09-4 Chemical Substances)
Serious eye damage/irritation
Classification based on data available for ingredients. Causes burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Chemical name Test method Species Reported Exposure Results Key literature
dose time references and
sources for data
Citric acid Standard Draize Rabbit 0.750 mg 24 hours Eye irritant RTECS (Registry of
(10 - 20%) Test Toxic Effects of
CAS#: 77-92-9 Chemical Substances)
Propanoic acid Standard Draize Rabbit 0.99 mg None Corrosive to eyes RTECS (Registry of
(<1%) Test reported Toxic Effects of
CAS#: 79-09-4 Chemical Substances)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Chemical name Test method Species Results Key literature references and
sources for data
Propanoic acid OECD Test No. Guinea pig Not confirmed to be a skin sensitizer IUCLID (The International Uniform
(<1%) 406: Skin Chemical Information Database)
CAS#: 79-09-4 Sensitization
STOT - single exposure
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
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Carcinogenicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Legend
Chemical name Test Cell Strain Reported Exposure Results Key literature
dose time references and
sources for data
Propanoic acid Mutation in Salmonella 6.667 None Negative test result RTECS (Registry
(<1%) microorganisms typhimurium mg/plate reported for mutagenicity of Toxic Effects of
CAS#: 79-09-4 Chemical
Substances)
Product Germ Cell Mutagenicity invivo Data
No data available.
Reproductive toxicity
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Aspiration hazard
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Ecotoxicity
Unknown aquatic toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic
environment.
Chemical name Exposure Species Endpoint Reported Key literature references and
time type dose sources for data
Propanoic acid 96 hours Oncorhynchus mykiss LC50 51.0 mg/L IUCLID (The International
(<1%) Uniform Chemical Information
CAS#: 79-09-4 Database)
Chemical name Exposure Species Endpoint Reported Key literature references and
time type dose sources for data
Propanoic acid 48 Hours Daphnia magna EC50 45.8 mg/L IUCLID (The International
(<1%) Uniform Chemical Information
CAS#: 79-09-4 Database)
Aquatic Chronic Toxicity
No data available.
Mobility
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Waste from residues/unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with
products environmental legislation.
Special instructions for disposal Dilute material with excess water making a weaker than 5% solution. Adjust to a pH
between 6 and 9 with an alkali, such as soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. Open cold water
tap completely, slowly pour the reacted material to the drain. Allow cold water to run for 5
minutes to completely flush the system.
TDG
UN/ID no UN3265
Proper shipping name CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
TDG Technical Name Citric acid
Transport hazard class(es) 8
Packing Group III
Description UN3265, Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Citric acid), 8, III
IATA
UN number or ID number UN3265
Proper shipping name Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
IATA Technical Name Citric acid
Transport hazard class(es) 8
Packing group III
ERG Code 8L
Description UN3265, Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Citric acid), 8, III
IMDG
UN number or ID number UN3265
Proper shipping name CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
IMDG Technical Name Citric acid
Transport hazard class(es) 8
Packing Group III
EmS-No F-A, S-B
Special precautions for user 223, 274
Description UN3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (CITRIC ACID), 8, III
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Additional information
There is a possibility that this product could be contained in a reagent set or kit composed of various compatible dangerous goods.
If the item is not in a reagent set or kit, the classification given above applies.
If the item is part of a reagent set or kit the classification would change to the following:
UN3316 Chemical Kit, Hazard Class 9, Packing Group II or III.
If the item is not regulated, the Chemical Kit classification does not apply.
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
International Inventories
EINECS/ELINCS Complies
ENCS Complies
IECSC Complies
KECL - Existing substances Complies
PICCS Complies
TCSI Complies
AICS Complies
NZIoC Complies
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substances Inventory
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
US Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
Chemical name CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority CWA - Hazardous
Quantities Pollutants Substances
Propanoic acid 5000 lb - - X
79-09-4
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
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Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
This product does not contain any substances regulated by state right-to-know regulations.
Additional information
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
TWA TWA (time-weighted average) STEL STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
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Disclaimer
USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and incorporate it in individual site
safety programs in accordance with applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.
Ó2021
HACH COMPANYÓ
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