JUNGBUNZLAUER INC -- CITRIC ACID, MONOHYDRATE -- 6810-00-597-6098 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CITRIC ACID, MONOHYDRATE
MSDS Date:07/24/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-6098
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JUNGBUNZLAUER INC
Address:75 WELLS AVE
City:NEWTON CENTRE
State:MA
ZIP:02159
Country:US
Info Phone Num:617-969-0900
Emergency Phone Num:617-969-0901(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
Preparer's Name:JOHN M. QUINN
CAGE:0UGZ0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JUNGBUNZLAUER INC
Address:7 WELLS AVE
Box:City:NEWTON CENTRE
State:MA
ZIP:02149
Country:US
Phone:617-969-0900
CAGE:0UGZ0
Company Name:VENUS LABORATORIES INC
Address:15571 COMMERCE LANE
Box:City:HUNTINGTON BEACH
State:CA
ZIP:92649
Country:US
Phone:714-881-3100
CAGE:0N140

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

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID HYDRATED, (MONOHYDRATED),
CAS:5949-29-1
RTECS #:GE7810000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
    MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
    MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION IN SOME PERSONS. MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR  REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-REDNESS, PAIN, POSSIBLE EYE BURNS,
    CONJUNCTIVITIS, ULCERATION, PERMANENT CLOUDINESS. SKIN-SWELLING,
    REDNESS, PAIN. INHALED-SORE THROAT, COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    INGESTED-ABDOMINAL PAIN, GI  TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH
    MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN
    OR AR TIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2
    GLASSES WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP
    HEAD BELOW HIPS.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1010C
Lower Limits:0.28 KG/M3
Upper Limits:2.29 KG/M3
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, DRY CHEMICAL,
    FOAM. REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE IF POSSIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF DUST IN AIR MAY
    FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR DUST RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
    SWEEP OR VACUUM INTO CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. KEEP
    UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL AWAY. DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS CONTAIN PROUDCT RESIDUE AND VAPORS.
    OBSERVE ALL LABEL PRECAUTIONS EVEN AFTER CONTAINER IS EMPTIED. DO
    NOT REUSE UNLESS THOROUGHLY CLEANED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    DUST CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED.
    USE IAW 29 CFR 19 10.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES-PVC, NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVES. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION &
    SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH FOR 1% SOLUTION IS 2.3.

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

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:307F,153C
Spec Gravity:1.542
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, COLORLESS TRANSLUSCENT CRYSTALS WITH
    STRONG ACIDIC TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH METALLIC NITRATES AND STRONG OXIDIZING
    AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MATERIAL IS STABLE AT NORMAL TEMPERATURES
    AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RESULT IN
    TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION DOES NOT
    OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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