Sodium Citrate

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Sodium Citrate

Other Names

Sodium citrate, Dihydrate.

Product Number(s)

C077

CAS Number

6132-04-3

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

Irritating to eyes and skin.

Precautionary Statement(s)

No further relevant information available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

Skin

Wear suitable gloves.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Pick up mechanically.
• See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
• See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
• See Section 13 for disposal information.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.

Conditions for safe storage

• No special requirements.
• Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Not available.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

• Protective gloves.
• The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
• Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
• Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
• Material of gloves.
• The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
• Penetration time of glove material.
• The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Respiratory protection

Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Odour

Odourless

pH

9 at 20 °C

Vapour Pressure

Not applicable.

Density

1.665 g/cm³

Boiling Point

Undetermined

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Soluble.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not applicable,

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined.

Ignition Temperature

Product is not flammable

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No sensitising effects known.

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Toxicity and irritation

No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

None

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

0

Packing group

None.

Environmental hazard

No

Special precautions for users

Not applicable.

Additional information

Not applicable.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Substance is not listed.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

7 October 2021

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.