ICSC 1350 - TRIETHYL CITRATE

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TRIETHYL CITRATE	ICSC: 1350 (October 1999)
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triethyl ester

CAS #: 77-93-0

EC Number: 201-070-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

TRIETHYL CITRATE

ICSC: 1350

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₁₂H₂₀O₇ / (CH₂COOC₂H₅)₂COHCOOC₂H₅ Molecular mass: 276.3 Boiling point: 294°C Melting point: -55°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: moderate Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.3 Flash point: 151°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₁₂H₂₀O₇ / (CH₂COOC₂H₅)₂COHCOOC₂H₅
Molecular mass: 276.3
Boiling point: 294°C
Melting point: -55°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: moderate
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.3
Flash point: 151°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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