Hazards
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H315Causes skin irritation.
- H335May cause respiratory irritation.
Full GHS classification
- Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A — H319
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 — H315
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Category 3 — H335
Poisons schedule
Not Scheduled (SUSMP — none allocated)
Used for
Preparation of citrates, flavouring extracts, confections and soft drinks; acidifier; dispersing agent; sequestering agent; water-conditioning agent; cleaning and polishing of stainless steel and other metals.
Never
Not for direct human consumption other than where supplied for an approved food-grade application; not for pharmaceutical or cosmetic use unless specified.
Handling
- Appearance
- Liquid — clear, colourless
- pH
- 1.5 – 2.5
- Keep away from
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from incompatible materials (see Section 10) — strong bases and strong oxidisers. Keep containers closed when not in use and check regularly for leaks.
Also known as
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid solution; citric acid (aqueous)
Summary only. The PDF is the Safety Data Sheet: read it before handling, storing or disposing of this product, and keep it with the product.