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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI #01152-AB; 01152-AE; 01153-AB; Citranox® Acid Cleaner and Detergent




Section 1: Identification

Date Effective........... February 16, 2009
                          (most recent revision)

Chemical Name/Synonyms... On Label: Citranox®

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Product or Trade Name.... SPI #01152-AB
                          SPI #01152-AE
                          SPI #01153-AB
                          Citranox® Acid Cleaner and Detergent


Hazardous Material
Information System
USA
Health 1 National Fire
Protection Association
USA
Fire Hazard 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection B
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1 ; Flammability: 0 ; Reactivity: 0

Section 2: Composition

Component Name            CAS #          Percent       EC #

Citric Acid               77-92-9        10-30         201-069-1




Section 3: Hazard Identification

Emergency overview: May cause irritation of skin and eyes. May cause headache,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or gastric distress. Contains a component that may be
corrosive.

Appearance: Pale yellow, nearly odorless.
 
Flash Point: None
 

Warning!  

Target Organs: Skin, eyes.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: May cause eye irritation.

Skin: Prolonged contact may cause slight irritation.

Ingestion: May cause vomiting, diarrhea, or gastric distress.

Inhalation: May cause slight irritation.

Chronic: Contains a component that may be corrosive.



Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eyes: Remove contact lenses if present. Upon contact, wash eyes throughly 
with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyes open. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Skin: Flush area with copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing,
wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.


Ingestion: Upon ingestion, dilute with 2-4 glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting. Seek medical attention.


Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.


Notes to Physician: Treat supportively and symptomatically.



Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: None
Explosion Limits: 
    Upper: N/A
    Lower: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A

General Information: Wear full protective equipment including self containing
breathing apparatus.

Flammability: Not flammable. 

Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water, water fog.

Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon (COx).
                               Hydrocarbons.
                               Oxygen.
                               Hydrogen.
                               Carbon.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Contain the released material and prevent from 
entering drains, sewers, or other waterways.


Spills/Leaks: Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain the spill. 
Small amounts may be flushed to sewer with copious amounts of water. Soak up spill 
with absorbent material and place in appropriate disposal container. 

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling: Always wear protective equipment appropriate to the task. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
Avoid extreme temperatures and physical damage. 


Storage: Store away from strong alkalies and strong oxidizing agents, 
in closed containers. Keep out of reach of children.


Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Local exhaust at points of emission. Ventilation should
be corrosion-proof. If exposed to mists, a NIOSH approved respirator should be used. 
Safety shower and eye wash station should be available in work area.

Exposure Limits:

Chemical Name           ACGIH   NIOSH   OSHA - Final PELs

Citric Acid             N/A     N/A     N/A

OSHA Vacated PELs: N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles

Skin: As necessary to prevent skin contact.

Clothing: Protective clothing such as long sleeves or a lab coat 
should be worn. Avoid open-toed shoes. Neoprene or rubber gloves are recommended. 
When handling heated materials, be sure to use heat-resistant gloves, boots and 
face protection. 

Respirators: NIOSH approved respirator when exposed to mists.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid.
Appearance: Pale yellow.
Odor: Nearly odorless.
pH: 2.5
Vapor Pressure: 17 mm Hg @ 20° C (68° F).
Vapor Density: >1 (air = 1).
Evaporation Rate: <1 (butyl acetate = 1).
Viscosity: N/A
Boiling Point: 103° C (217° F).
Freezing/Melting Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flash Point: None.
Decomposition Temperature: N/A
Explosion Limits
        Lower: N/A
        Upper: N/A
Solubility in water: Complete
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.12 @ 20° C (water = 1).
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A



Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.

Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures.

Incompatibility with Other Materials: Strong alkalies.
                                      Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition of Products: Oxides of carbon (COx).
                                     Hydrocarbons.
                                     Oxygen.
                                     Hydrogen.
                                     Carbon.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.


Section 11: Toxicological Information

LD50: >5000 mg/kg (rat, oral).

LC50: N/A

Teratogenicity: N/A

Reproductive Effects: N/A

Neurotoxicity: N/A

Mutagenicity: N/A

Carcinogenic Effects: Not listed as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

No environmental or ecological data is available at this time.



Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal: In accordance with local and federal regulations.

Section 14: Transport Information

ADR Classification: Not regulated.

Special Shipping Information: Not regulated.

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States

TSCA: All of the components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.

SARA Hazard Categories Sections 311/312:
             Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard: No.
             Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard: No.
             Fire Hazard: No.
             Sudden Release of Pressure: No.
             Reactive: No.

SARA Section 313: None.

State (Individual states in the USA): This product nor any of its components
appear on any state health hazard lists.

 

European/International Regulations

(European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives)
Hazard Symbols:  Xi   Irritant

Risk Phrases:        
     R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.     

Safety Phrases:
     S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
     S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Canada

This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B

DSL Status:
       CAS #77-92-9 is listed on the DSL

Section 16: Other Information

If this product should be used in ways that are outside of the intended applications in scanning electron microscope laboratories, and if it is going to be formulated into some other system, so that it becomes just another component of that other system, read the MSDS sheets for the other components before blending as the resulting mixture may have the hazards of all of its parts.

Disclaimer of Liability:

Caution! Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or prolonged contact with mucous membranes. Products offered by SPI Supplies are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues. SPI Supplies will not provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice, certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.

SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body tissues of fluids.

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The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation. Be aware of the Structure Probe, Inc. Copyright Policy. Structure Probe, Inc. grants a nonexclusive license to make unlimited copies of this safety sheet for internal use only. Quite obviously, this information would pertain only to this material when purchased from SPI Supplies as product from other sources, with other ingredients and impurity levels could have substantially different properties.


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