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SODIUM CITRATE PENTAHYDRATE ICSC: 1220
SODIUM CITRATE PENTAHYDRATE
Trisodium citrate pentahydrate
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, trisodium salt, pentahydrate
C6H15Na3O12/C6H5O7.3Na.5H2O
Molecular mass: 348.2
CAS # 6858-44-2
ICSC # 1220
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.

Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Sore throat.
    		Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION



    • SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.


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    ICSC: 1220 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    SODIUM CITRATE PENTAHYDRATE ICSC: 1220

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     ODOURLESS WHITE GRANULES OR CRYSTALS.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20░C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance may irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Melting point (decomposes): 150░C
    		 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25░C: 92.6
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1220 SODIUM CITRATE PENTAHYDRATE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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