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Product Name: Sodium Citrate (Anhydrous); Synonyms: Trisodium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; Chemical Formula: Na₃C₆H₅O₇
CAS Number: 68-04-2; Use: Laboratory reagent, pharmaceuticals, buffering agent in food and medical industries
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Recommended Restrictions: Intended for analytical and research use only; not for human or veterinary drug use, not for household use
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GHS Classification: Not considered hazardous by OSHA or GHS standards; Pictogram: None required; Signal Word: None
Hazards: May cause mild eye or skin irritation, dust can irritate respiratory system
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash after handling, keep in well-ventilated area
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Potential Health Effects: Overexposure may result in stomach upset if ingested, or transient discomfort to mucous membranes
Chemical Name: Sodium Citrate (Anhydrous)
Common Name: Trisodium citrate
Concentration: 100%; CAS Number: 68-04-2
Impurities: Pharmaceutical secondary standard – high-purity product with trace impurities only
Additives: No known hazardous additives present
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, get medical attention if symptoms arise (coughing, shortness of breath)
Skin Contact: Wash area with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek attention for ongoing irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, medical advice if discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, give water to dilute, seek medical advice if unwell or large quantity ingested
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation, coughing, redness, stomach upset
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None known
Hazardous Combustion Products: Sodium oxides, carbon oxides may form under fire conditions
Special Protective Equipment: Full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus
Specific Hazards: Product does not burn readily, no unusual fire or explosion hazard
Advice for Firefighters: Evacuate area, prevent runoff from entering drains, use normal precautions for chemical fires
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, ensure adequate ventilation, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage, avoid release to environment, keep away from drains and surface water
Methods for Containment: Sweep up to avoid dust generation, collect using clean shovel or suitable tool, transfer to appropriate container
Cleanup Procedures: Vacuum or sweep up, place in closed container for disposal, wash spill site afterward
Handling: Minimize dust production, avoid contact with eyes and skin, use in well-ventilated areas, avoid inhaling dust
Technical Measures: Use with local exhaust ventilation, handle in accordance with good laboratory practices
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, protect from moisture and incompatibles
Storage Temperatures: Room temperature recommended
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong bases, fluorine, strong oxidizers
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA or ACGIH limits for sodium citrate;
Engineering Controls: General room ventilation, local exhaust ventilation if dust generated
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved dust respirator recommended during handling of bulk powder or dusty condition
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, latex)
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles
Skin Protection: Lab coat, long sleeves, closed-toe shoes
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, do not eat or drink in work areas
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Approximately 8.0 (5% solution)
Melting Point: 300°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Non-flammable
Vapor Pressure: Not relevant
Vapor Density: Not relevant
Relative Density: 1.7 - 1.9 (water = 1)
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: Above 300°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Does not present explosion hazard
Oxidizing Properties: None
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong acids and oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Humidity, moisture exposure, high heat, contact with strong acids or oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, fluorine
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, sodium oxides under fire conditions
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity, oral LD50 in rats greater than 8,000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild irritation
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Direct contact may cause mild, temporary irritation
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not a sensitizer
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data indicating mutagenic effects
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: Not expected to be toxic to reproduction
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Data not available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Not expected
Aspiration Hazard: Not classified
Potential Effects of Overexposure: Nausea, diarrhea, minor respiratory irritation
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing respiratory, eye, or skin conditions may be irritated
Toxicity: Product has low environmental toxicity, not considered harmful to aquatic or terrestrial environment in predicted quantities
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: High solubility in water, expected to migrate in aqueous environments
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid large releases to waterways to maintain ecological balance
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of as non-hazardous chemical waste unless mixed with hazardous substances
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of container in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Disposal Recommendations: Do not pour into drains; dispose via authorized waste contractor
Environmental Precautions: Avoid uncontrolled releases into environment
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for Transport: No special requirements; keep container closed and protected from moisture during transport
US TSCA: Listed
EU REACH: Complies with relevant EU Regulations
SARA Title III: Not listed as hazardous
California Prop 65: Not listed
WHMIS: Not a controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations
Other Country-specific Regulations: Compliance required with local, state, federal, and international regulations as applicable
