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Safety Data Sheets / AGent Industrial

Citric Etching Concentrate

Citric acid monohydrate · C₆H₈O₇·H₂O (>99%)

Signal wordWARNINGTransportNot dangerous goodsPoisons scheduleNot Scheduled (SUSMP — none allocated)SDS version2026.01 · June 2026

Hazards

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Harmful or irritant
  • H315Causes skin irritation.
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335May cause respiratory irritation.
Full GHS classification
  • Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 — H315
  • Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A — H319
  • Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Category 3 — H335

Poisons schedule

Not Scheduled (SUSMP — none allocated)

Used for

Surface preparation (etching) of concrete surfaces for painting.

Never

Not for unprotected consumer use. Avoid dust generation.

Handling

Appearance
Solid — white crystalline powder
pH
1.5 – 2.5 (5% solution)
Keep away from
Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidisers. Mildly corrosive to carbon steel. Avoid temperatures above 170 °C. Protect from moisture.

Also known as

Citric acid etching concentrate; concrete etch

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