TRIETHYL CITRATE (ICSC)

TRIETHYL CITRATE	ICSC: 1350

Date of peer-review: October 1999

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triethyl ester

CAS #	77-93-0	C₁₂H₂₀O₇ / (CH₂COOC₂H₅)₂COHCOOC₂H₅
RTECS #	GE8050000	Molecular mass: 276.3
UN #
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough.	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.	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 take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0;

Well closed.

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TRIETHYL CITRATE

ICSC: 1350

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

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

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 SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Triethyl citrate (WHO Food Additives Series 14)
       Triethyl citrate (WHO Food Additives Series 19)
       TRIETHYL CITRATE (JECFA Evaluation)