CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE FOOD GRADE

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319

Hazard statement(s)
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard
Statements
none
Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)
Pictogram
Signal Word Warning
Hazard statement(s) none
Precautionary
statement(s)
none
Supplemental Hazard
Statements
none

Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
Composition/information on ingredients
Substances
Formula : C6H8O7 · H2O
Molecular weight : 210,14 g/mol
CAS-No. : 5949-29-1
EC-No. : 201-069-1
Component Classification Concentration
Citric acid monohydrate
CAS-No.

5949-29-1

Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3;
H319, H335
<= 100 %

First aid measures
Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact
lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a
physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available