Univar USA Inc Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS No: Version No: TL82591 001 2012-05-15 Order No: Univar USA Inc., 17425 NE Union Hill Rd., Redmond WA 98052 (425) 889 3400 Emergency Assistance For emergency assistance involving chemicals call Chemtrec - (800) 424-9300
MSDS No. B90127 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCTS & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Tate & Lyle FOR EMERGENCY SOURCE INFORMATION 2200 E. Eldorado Street CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 Decatur, IL 62521 For Non-Emergency Product & MSDS Information: 217-421-4411 8 AM 5 PM Central Daylight Savings Time TRADE NAME: Liquid Citric Acid 50% SYNONYMS: None SUBSTANCE: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Aqueous Solution CREATED BY: Tate & Lyle CREATION DATE: September 30, 2005 REVISION DATE: June 8, 2010 SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Irritating to eyes and skin. ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact; eye contact. POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS FROM OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: SKIN CONTACT: This product is irritating to the skin resulting in reddening, stinging, and swelling. EYE CONTACT: The product is irritating to the eyes resulting in stinging, reddening, tearing and swelling. POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS FROM OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: No applicable information was found concerning any adverse chronic health effects from overexposure to this product. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Persons with pre-existing eye or skin disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this product. CARCINOGEN STATUS: OSHA: Not listed. NTP: Not listed. IARC: Not listed. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS COMPONENT CASRN WEIGHT % The information contained in this bulletin should not be construed as recommending the use of our product in violation of any
June 8, 2010 Page 2 of 5 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid 77-92-9 50 SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES EYE CONTACT: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. SKIN CONTACT: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician. INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. INGESTION: If swallowed, call a physician. SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Product is non-combustible. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media suitable for other combustible materials in the area. FIREFIGHTING: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Protect against potentially toxic and irritating fumes. Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers. FLAMMABILITY CLASS (OSHA): Not applicable. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Nothing unusual. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES OCCUPATIONAL SPILL: Utilize recommended protective clothing. The area should be covered with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate to neutralize. Prevent bulk, concentrated material from entering sewer or open waterways. Spill area can be washed with water. Collect spilled material and wash water for disposal. Follow local, state and federal regulations for product disposal. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing vapors and mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. STORAGE: Store in a dry place in a closed container above 50 ºF (10 ºC) and below 140 ºF (60 ºC). Reseal immediately after use. Keep from freezing. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMITS: None applicable. VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
June 8, 2010 Page 3 of 5 EYE PROTECTION: Chemical safety goggles or faceshield. SKIN PROTECTION: Rubber or vinyl gloves and long sleeved shirts and pants to minimize skin contact. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products. RESPIRATOR: Under normal conditions of use, respiratory protection is not required. EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be made available. FOR FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH CONDITIONS: See section 5. SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES DESCRIPTION: Clear to slightly yellow liquid. ODOR: Odorless to very slight sugar odor. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 192.13. MOLECULAR FORMULA: C 6 H 8 O 7. BOILING POINT: 219 ºF (104 ºC). MELTING POINT: Not available. FLASH POINT: Not available. FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: Not available; UEL: Not available. VAPOR PRESSURE: 16 mmhg at 68 ºF (20 ºC). EVAPORATION RATE: Less than 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1). VAPOR DENSITY: 0.62 (Air = 1). SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.24 at 59 ºF (15 ºC). SOLUBILITY (Water): Completely miscible. SOLUBILITY (Methyl Alcohol): Completely miscible. PERCENT, VOLATILE BY WEIGHT (%): 50%. VISCOSITY: Not available SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY: Stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known. INCOMPATIBILITIES: Reaction with caustic can create heat (stong exothermic reaction). DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known. POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. OUTES SECTION OF 11 ENTRY: TOXICOLOGY Skin contact; eye INFORM contact. ATION SKIN CONTACT: This product is irritating to the skin resulting in reddening, stinging, and swelling. EYE CONTACT: The product is irritating to the eyes resulting in stinging, reddening, tearing and swelling.
June 8, 2010 Page 4 of 5 POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS FROM OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: No applicable information was found concerning any adverse chronic health effects from overexposure to this product. TOXICITY DATA: No animal or toxicity data are available. SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE AQUATIC TOXICITY: No data. DEGRADABILITY: No data. BIOCONCENTRATION FACTOR (BCF): No data. OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: No data. SECTION 13 DISPOSAL INFORMATION If discarded in its purchased form, this product would not be a hazardous waste either by listing or by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine, at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste. (40 CFR 261.20-24). SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Citric Acid). HAZARD CLASS: Class 8. UN NUMBER: 3265. PACKING GROUP: III. Bulk rail and truck shipments of Liquid Citric Acid are exempt from the DOT labeling/placarding regulations (49 CFR 173.154). However, Liquid Citric Acid products from all modes of delivery should be handled with normal chemical handling and storage precautions. SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION US FEDERAL REGULATIONS: CLEAR AIR ACT: ODS: Not applicable. TSCA STATUS: On TSCA Inventory. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None. SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Exempt from SARA Title III reporting; contains no section 313 toxic chemical. It may contain up to the FCC limits for arsenic (1 ppm), lead (0.5 ppm), and heavy metals (5 ppm, as lead). FDA STATUS: Liquid Citric Acid is not intended for food use. STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Not applicable.
June 8, 2010 Page 5 of 5 The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states; other product specific health and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For details on your regulatory requirements, you should contact the appropriate agency in your state. COMPONENT CASRN Concentration STATE CODE 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid 77-92-9 50% NJ4, PA3 Water Not available 50% NJ4, PA3 NJ4 = New Jersey Other - included in 5 predominant ingredients > 1%. PA3 = Pennsylvania: Non-hazardous, present at 3% or greater. SECTION 16 OTHER HMIS RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe Method of hazard communication is comprised of Product Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets. HMIS ratings are provided as a customer service. Copyright 2009 Tate & Lyle. All rights reserved.
Univar USA Inc Material Safety Data Sheet For Additional Information contact MSDS Coordinator during business hours, Pacific time: (425) 889-3400 Notice Univar USA Inc. ( Univar ) expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product or information provided herein, and shall under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a product specification. For product specification information refer to a product specification sheet and/or a certificate of analysis. These can be obtained from your local Univar sales office. All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate, Univar makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond Univar's control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own operating conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance upon, information contained herein. This information relates only to the product designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other process