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Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC

CAS 5949-29-1

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC
Product Code
100243

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
5949-29-1 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.

Identified Uses

Pharmaceutical production, Cosmetic raw material

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck KGaA

manufacturer

64271 Darmstadt, Germany

+49 6151 72-0

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Citric acid monohydrate EC: 201-069-1 5949-29-1 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

fresh air.

Skin contact

wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

Eye contact

rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist.

Ingestion

make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

Symptoms: Bloody vomiting

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Foam, Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Risk of dust explosion.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid substance contact. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not empty into drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Observe label precautions.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Recommended storage temperature see product label.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of personal protective equipment. See section 7.1.

Hands

full contact: Glove material: Nitrile rubber, Glove thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: > 480 min; splash contact: Glove material: Nitrile rubber, Glove thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: > 480 min. The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive 89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 741 Dermatril® L (full contact), KCL 741 Dermatril® L (splash contact).

Eyes

Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Empfohlener Filtertyp: Filter P 1 (acc. to DIN 3181) for solid particles of inert substances. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not empty into drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
white
Colour Intensity
---
Form
solid
Odor
odourless
Odor Threshold
not applicable
Ph
No information available.
Melting Point
135 - 152 °C
Boiling Point
(decomposition)
Flash Point
not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
< 0,1 hPa at 20 °C (anhydrous substance)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1,54 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Bulk Density
ca.800 - 1.000 kg/m³
Density
---
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
> 170 °C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -1,72 (20 °C) OECD Test Guideline 117 (anhydrous substance) Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Solubility In Water
ca.1.630 g/l at 20 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

releases water of crystallisation when heated.

Reactivity

Risk of dust explosion.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Metals, Oxidizing agents, Bases, Reducing agents

Avoid

Temperatures above melting point.

Incompatible

Metals

Decomposition

no information available

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC?

Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC is a solid with white color. It has odourless odor.

What is Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC used for?

Pharmaceutical production, Cosmetic raw material

What are the hazard statements for Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

What is the melting point of Citric acid monohydrate powder, suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP,E 330,FCC?

The melting point is 135 - 152 °C and the boiling point is (decomposition).