24 Hour Emergency Telephone: CANUTEC (613) Distributed by: Pestell Minerals & Ingredients, New Hamburg, ON N3A 2H1 Canada

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1 MSDS - Citric Acid Issue Date: October 7, 2003 Section 1. Product Information Product Name: Citric Acid FCC/USP FN GR General or Generic ID: Organic Acid 24 Hour Emergency Telephone: CANUTEC (613) Distributed by: Pestell Minerals & Ingredients, New Hamburg, ON N3A 2H1 Canada Section 2. Hazardous Ingredients Citric Acid: % by weight CAS: # Section 3. Physical Data Boiling Point: Vapor Pressure: Specific Vapor Density: Specific Gravity: Liquid Density: Percent Volatiles: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: State: at 68 o F Solid file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Valued%20Customer/My%20Documents/E htm (1 of 5)7/24/ :31:48 PM

2 Physical Form: Granular Color: White, crystalline Odor: ph: Section 4. Fire and Explosion Data Flash Point: Explosive Limit: Auto-Ignition Temperature: Hazardous Decomposition: May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons Fire and Explosion Hazard: Extinguishing Media: Fire Fighting Instructions: Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical Wear a self contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment. Section 5. Reactivity Data Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous Decomposition: Chemical Stability: Incompatibility: Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons Stable Avoid contact with reactive metals such as aluminum and magnesium, strong alkalies. Can react with chemically reactive metals, such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium, copper, etc. to release hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air. Section 6. Toxicological Properties file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Valued%20Customer/My%20Documents/E htm (2 of 5)7/24/ :31:48 PM

3 Route of Entry: Effects of Acute Exposure: Symptoms of Exposure: Target Organ Effects: Developmental Information: Cancer Information: Other Health Effects: Toxicological Information: Ecological Information: Eyes, skin, ingestion, inhalation Inhalation: This material is a dust or may product dust. Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful. *Ingestion: Swallowing this material is not likely to be harmful *Eye: Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms may include tearing, redness and swelling of eyes. *Skin: Can cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin and other skin damage. Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing and/or passage of the material through the skin may include irritation (nose, throat, airways). Section 7. Preventive Measures Eye Protection: Skin Protection: Respiratory Protection: Engineering Controls: Exposure Guidelines: Accidental Release: Small Spill: Large Spill Handling and Storage: Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised. However, OSHA regulations also permit other type of safety glasses. Consult you safety representative. Wear resistant gloves such as neoprene, nitrile rubber, polyvinyl chloride. Wear normal work clothing covering arms and legs. If needed, use a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator. (ask you safety representative). Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below level of overexposure (from known, suspected or apparent adverse effects). Citric Acid: No exposure limits established Sweep up material for disposal or recovery Shove material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material. Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Valued%20Customer/My%20Documents/E htm (3 of 5)7/24/ :31:48 PM

4 Section 8. First Aid Measures Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Note to Physician: If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart. Seek immediate medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persists, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything my mouth. Place individual on left side with head down. Contact a physician, medical facility or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended. If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet, seek immediate medical attention. Pre-existing disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: ski, lung (for example asthma-like conditions). Disclaimer This information contained herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We do not suggest or guarantee that any hazards listed herein are the only ones which exist. Pestell Minerals & Ingredients makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the safe use of this material in your process or combination with any other substances. Effects can be aggravated by other materials and/or this material may aggravate or add to the effects of other materials. This material may be released from gas, liquid or solid materials made directly or indirectly from it. User has the sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the materials for any use and the manner of use contemplated. User must meet all applicable safety and health standards. file:///c /Documents%20and%20Settings/Valued%20Customer/My%20Documents/E htm (4 of 5)7/24/ :31:48 PM

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