HACH COMPANY -- 14549 CITRIC ACID  -- 6810-00F014347
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:14549 CITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:06/03/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F014347
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Info Phone Num:(800) 227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 227-4224
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

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

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 = 11.7 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
    SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITES OF WATER OR MILK. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, OR DRY CHEMICAL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER CONTAMINATED SURFACES W/SODA ASH OR
    SODIUM BICARBONATE. USE LITMUS PAPER TO MAKE SURE PH OF SLURRY IS
    NEUTRAL OR ADD NEUTRALIZER UNTIL MIXTURE STOPS BUBBLING. SCOOP UP
    THE SLURRY/WASH THE NEUTRA L WASTE DOWN THE DRAIN W/EXCESS WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID
    CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE CHEMICALS. STORE
    TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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

Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:307.4F
Spec Gravity:1.54
pH:2.2
Solubility in Water:60%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS, SOLID, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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