Potassium Citrate Food Grade

1. Identification

• Product Identifier: Potassium Citrate Food Grade
• Synonyms: Tripotassium Citrate, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, tripotassium salt

2. Hazard Identification

• Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• Label Elements:
  • Signal Word: None
  • Hazard Statements: None
  • Precautionary Statements: None

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Chemical Composition: Potassium Citrate
• Components:
  • Tripotassium Citrate: 100%, CAS No. 866-84-2

4. First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
• Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None known.
• Specific Hazards: Combustible material. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
• Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

6. Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains or waterways.
• Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid generating dust.

7. Handling and Storage

• Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly closed.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Exposure Limits: No specific exposure limits noted for the mixture. Use exposure limits for individual components if applicable.
• Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield
  • Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing
  • Respiratory Protection: If ventilation is inadequate, use an approved respirator.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Odor: Odorless
• pH: 7.5 – 9.0 (5% aqueous solution)
• Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting
• Boiling Point: Not applicable
• Flash Point: Not applicable
• Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
• Flammability: Not flammable
• Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
• Relative Density: 1.98 g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Partition Coefficient: Not applicable
• Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable
• Decomposition Temperature: Not available
• Viscosity: Not applicable

10. Stability and Reactivity

• Reactivity: No specific reactivity hazards known.
• Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
• Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.
• Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may release toxic gases, including carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

11. Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity:
  • Inhalation: Not classified.
  • Skin Contact: Not classified.
  • Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation.
  • Ingestion: Not classified.
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not classified.
• Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Not classified.
• Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified.
• Skin Sensitization: Not classified.
• Carcinogenicity: No components are listed as carcinogens by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
• Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified.
• Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Not classified.
• Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Not classified.
• Aspiration Hazard: Not classified.

12. Ecological Information

• Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.
• Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable.
• Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation.
• Mobility in Soil: High mobility in soil.

13. Disposal Considerations

• Waste Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Do not discharge into drains or the environment.
• Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

14. Transport Information

• UN Number: Not regulated.
• UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
• Transport Hazard Class(es): Not regulated.
• Packing Group: Not regulated.
• Environmental Hazards: Not applicable.
• Special Precautions: Transport in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

15. Regulatory Information

• TSCA Inventory: All components are listed or exempt.
• SARA 313: Not listed.
• California Proposition 65: Not listed.