CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms are severe or persist. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt.

Symptoms: May cause respiratory irritation.

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Wash clothing and clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Symptoms: No specific health hazards known.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye irritation.

Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Remove any dentures. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately give a couple of glasses of water or milk, provided the victim is fully conscious. Stop if the affected person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless under the direction of medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if symptoms are severe or persist. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt.

Symptoms: No specific health hazards known.

Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of dust. Observe any occupational exposure limits for the product or ingredients.

The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information about the breakthrough time of the glove material. The selected gloves should have a breakthrough time of at least 8 hours. Nitrile rubber. To protect hands from chemicals, gloves should comply with European Standard EN374.

Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates eye contact is possible. The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles. Personal protective equipment for eye and face protection should comply with European Standard EN166.

If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. Particulate filter, type P2. EN 136/140/141/145/143/149

Wear suitable protective clothing as protection against splashing or contamination.

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.