ICSC 1218 - SODIUM CITRATE, ANHYDROUS

SODIUM CITRATE, ANHYDROUS	ICSC: 1218 (November 2003)
Trisodium citrate anhydrous 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, trisodium salt, anhydrous

CAS #: 68-04-2

EC Number: 200-675-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

SODIUM CITRATE, ANHYDROUS

ICSC: 1218

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE GRANULES OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is a weak base.	Formula: C₆H₅Na₃O₇ / C₆H₅O₇. 3Na Molecular mass: 258.1 Melting point: >300°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 42.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE GRANULES OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a weak base.

Formula: C₆H₅Na₃O₇ / C₆H₅O₇. 3Na
Molecular mass: 258.1
Melting point: >300°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 42.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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