MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC. -- CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS -- 6810-01-164-3975 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:03/20/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-164-3975
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:C4735
Preparer's Name:STRATEGIC SERVICES DEV
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Minumum % Wt:99.
Maxumum % Wt:100.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 11700 MG//KG (ANHYDROUS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-CAUSES IRRITATION TO THE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION-CAUSES IRRITATION TO THE
    GSATROINTESTINAL TRACT. SKIN-CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN. EYE-HIGHLY
    IRRITATING, MAY ALSO BE ABRASIVE. CHRONIC:	CHRONIC OR HEAVY ACUTE
    INGESTION MAY CAUSE TOOTH ENAMEL EROSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE COUGHING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. INGESTION-SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE NAUSEA,
    VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. EXTREMELY LARGE ORAL DOSAGE MAY PRODUCE
    GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. CALC IUM DEFICIENCY IN BLOOD MAY
    RESULT IN SEVERE CASES OF IGNITION. SKIN-SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDNESS,
    ITCHING AND PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS
    DIRECTED BY MEDIC AL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    & SHOES BEFORE RES UE. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MIN, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Autoignition Temp:=1011.C, 1851.8F
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE DUST DISPERSED IN AIR IN SUFFICIENTR
    CONCENTRATIONS AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS A
    POTENTIAL EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL.WEAR
    APPROPIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.  SWEEP UP AND
    CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING
    MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY
    SINCE THEY RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES,  OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND
    PRECAUTIONS LISTED FOR THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS
    APPARENT,A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES, A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES AND/OR FACE SHIELD WHERE
    DUSTING IS POSSIBLE.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO AVOID
    SKIN CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYE WASH STATION AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NO INFORMATION
Melt/Freeze Pt:=152.8C, 307.F
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.665
pH:2.2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:60 G/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES, NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METAL NITRATES, ALKALI CARBON ATES AND BICARBONATES, POTASSIUM
    TARTRATE. WILL CORRODE COPPER, ZINC, ALUMINUM AND THEIR ALLOYS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, IGNITION SOURCES AND
    INCOMPATIBLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE MAY
    FORM WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ORAL RAT LD50: 3 G/KG; IRRITATION SKIN
    RABBIT: 500 MG/24H MILD; EYE RABBIT: 750 UG/24H SEVERE.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY OR
    RECYCLING, SHOULD BE MANAGED IN AN APPROPIATE AND APPROVED WASTE
    DISPOSAL FACILITY. PROCESSING, USE OR CONTAMINATION OF THIS PRODUCT
    MAY CHANGE THE WASTE MANAG EMENT OPTIONS. STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER FROM FEDERAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSE
    OF	CONTAINER AND UNUSED CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE W/LAW.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT REGULATED.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NO
Federal Regulatory Information:NO
State Regulatory Information:NO

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