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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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