Product Name	Citric Acid Monohydrate
Supplier	Just A Soap SE Lodge Rede Road Whepstead IP29 4ST Tel/Fax: 01284 735031/735035
Composition/Ingredients Information	Citric Acid Monohydrate 100% CAS :77-92-9 EINECS: 201-069-1
Hazard Identification	Main hazards:irritating to eyes. Other hazards: this product has a relatively low toxicity rating and no handling problems are likely to be encountered providing normal safe practices of hygiene are applied.
First Aid Measures (Symptoms)	Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact. Eye Contact: There may be irritation and redness. Ingestion: Low oral toxicity. Inhalation: exposure may cause coughing or wheezing.
First Aid Measures (Actions)	Skin contact: remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the affected area with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin. Eye contact: bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Ingestion: do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1 pint of water to drink immediately. Inhalation: remove casualty from exposure ensuring one’s own safety whilst doing so. If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. Consult a doctor.
Fire-Fighting Measures	Extinguishing media: water spray. Carbon dioxide. Alcohol or polymer foam. Dry chemical powder. Exposure hazards: material is not flammable. Protection of fire fighters: wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Accidental Release Measures	Personal precautions: Do not create dust. See section 8. Environmental precautions: do not discharge into drains or rivers. Clean up procedure: transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method.
Handling and Storage	Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air. Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep away from direct sunlight.
Exposure Control/Personal Protection	Engineering measures: ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Respiratory protection: respiratory protective device with particle filter. Hand protection: protective gloves. Eye protection: safety goggles. Skin protection: always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals.
Physical and Chemical Properties	State: crystals. Colour: white. Odour: odourless. Solubility in water: soluble. Melting point/range ºC: 153. Vapour pressure: n/a Relative density: 1.542 pH: 2.2-2.5 (5%)
Stability/Reactivity	Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to avoid: direct sunlight. Heat. Materials to avoid: strong bases. Solutions are mildly corrosive to steel.
Toxicological Information	Effects of exposure: watering of the eyes.
Ecological Information	Mobility: soluble in water. Persistence and degradability: biodegradable. Other adverse effects: highly toxic for fish, not considered to be toxic for bacteria.
Disposal Considerations	Waste disposal: neutralising agents: soda ash or sodium bicarbonate.
Transport Information	Not hazardous according to transport regulations.
Regulatory Information	No significant hazard. Risk phrases: R36, irritating to eyes. Safety phrases: S26, in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Other Information	Widely used as a food additive. This information relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid for such product used in combination with any other materials or processes. Such information is, to the best of Just A Soap’s knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of such information for their own particular use.