Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification NOT hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Dangerous Goods Classification NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Chemical Entity Formula CAS Number Proportion
Water H2O 7732-18-5 70 % w/w
Sodium citrate, dihydrate Unspecified 6132-04-3 30 % w/w
General Measures If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers with water spray until well after fire is
out.
Flammability Conditions Non-flammable.
Extinguishing Media Use dry chemical, Carbon dioxide, foam or water spray for extinction - Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Fire and Explosion Hazard Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.
Hazardous Products of Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic fumes, including Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
Combustion
Special Fire Fighting Contain runoff from fire control or dilution water - Runoff may pollute waterways.
Instructions
Personal Protective Equipment Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in combination with normal firefighting clothing (fire kit).
Flash Point No Data Available
Lower Explosion Limit No Data Available
General Response Procedure Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing vapours and contact with
eyes, skin and clothing.
Clean Up Procedures Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to a suitable container for disposal (see
SECTION 13).
Containment Stop leak if safe to do so – Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas.
Decontamination No information available.
Environmental Precautionary Prevent entry into drains and waterways.
Measures
Evacuation Criteria Spill or leak area should be isolated immediately. Keep unauthorised personnel away.
Personal Precautionary Use personal protective equipment as required (see SECTION 8).
Measures
Handling Safety showers and eyewash facilities should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid breathing vapours
and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required (see SECTION 8).
Storage Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Protect from freezing and physical damage. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from incompatible
materials (strong oxidisers).
Container Keep in the original container.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Hazardous Polymerisation Will not occur.
Sea Transport
IMDG Code
Air Transport
IATA DGR
Dangerous Goods Classification NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
National/Regional Inventories