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Potassium citrate

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name: Gold Salts Additive #1 Chemical Names: Citrate mixture

II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Chemical Names: CAS #: Percent: Exposure Limits: There are no toxic or hazardous materials present.
Potassium Citrate 866-84-2 N.A. N.A.
Citric Acid 77-92-2 N.A. N.A.

III PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point or Range: N/A Melting Point: N/A
Specific Gravity: N/A Vapor Density: N/A
% Volatiles by Weight: N/A Solubility in H2O: Very soluble.
Appearance and Odor: White salt; no odor.

IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA

Flash Point (Method used): N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flammable Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None

V HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Effects of Over Exposure:

Inhaled: Weakness, dizziness, headache, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death.
Systemic: Ingestion or inhalation can cause readily reversible changes which disappear after end of exposure. Ingestion or inhalation
may cause death or permanent injury after a very short exposure to small quantities.
Contact with Skin or Eyes: ??Cyanide Rash?? - Itching, muscular, papular and vesicular eruptions. There are often secondary
infections.

Absorbed Through Skin: Same as inhalation and skin contact.
Swallowed: May cause death or permanent injury from small quantities (if detected early: vomiting or unconsciousness).
Acute Effects: Local: Irritant that causes readily reversible changes which disappear after end of exposure.
Chronic: Local: Irritant that may cause both reversible and irreversible changes; but not severe enough to cause death or permanent
injury.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

EYES: Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician.
SKIN: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Call a physician.
INHALATION: Treat 5 times at 15 second intervals with amyl nitrate broken in cloth. Artificial respiration if necessary. Call a
physician.
SWALLOWED: If conscious, give emetic (1 tablespoon salt to a glass of warm water). Repeat until vomit fluid is clear. Call a
physician.
VI REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Strong acids

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen Cyanide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Collect and dispose of. No special requirements.

Waste Disposal Method: In accordance with Local, State and Federal Waste Disposal Regulations.

VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Optional (U.S. Bureau Of Mines) approved dust respirator.
Ventilation: Use local exhaust

Protective Gloves: Rubber gloves
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles
Other Protective Equipment: Rubber apron (optional)

IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Other Handling and Storage Conditions:

?Wash after handling.
?Store in a cool, dry place away from strong acids and food products.
?Temperature = 55-85 oF.

Prepared by: S. Dierks
Dated: October 1994

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