ICSC 1220 - SODIUM CITRATE PENTAHYDRATE

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SODIUM CITRATE PENTAHYDRATE

ICSC: 1220
_{November 2003}

Trisodium citrate pentahydrate
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, trisodium salt, pentahydrate

CAS No: 6858-44-2
RTECS No:

C₆H₁₅Na₃O₁₂ / C₆H₅Na₃O₇.5H₂O
Molecular mass: 348.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS Chemical dangers The solution in water is a weak base. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2004).	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Solubility in water: good

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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