SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sodium Citrate
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Sodium Citrate
Other Names:
Sodium citrate, Dihydrate.
Product Number(s):
C077
CAS Number:
6132-04-3
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Irritant
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Precautionary Statement(s)
No further relevant information available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Skin:
Wear suitable gloves.
Environment
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Sodium citrate,Dihydrate
6132-04-3
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Pick up mechanically.
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Not available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
Material of gloves.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material.
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
Material of gloves.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material.
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
Not required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odour
Odourless
pH
9 at 20 °C
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable.
Density
1.665 g/cm³
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Soluble.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not applicable,
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not flammable
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No sensitising effects known.
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not applicable.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
7 October 2021
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.