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Product Name: Citric and Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol
Chemical Family: Glycerol Esters
Synonyms: E 472c (Food emulsifier code), Glycerol Ester of Citric Acid, Glycerol Esters of Fatty Acids with Citric Acid
Use: Used in food processing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and personal care products
Manufacturer Details: Provided by supplier upon request
Emergency Phone: Local emergency contact or poison center
CAS Number: 91744-32-4 (may vary based on specific composition)
Other Identifiers: EINECS 294-927-2, FDA GRAS substance
Classification: Generally regarded as non-hazardous in food applications, not classified as toxic
Physical Hazards: Fine powders may create combustible dust clouds
Health Hazards: Inhalation of dust may cause mild respiratory irritation; skin or eye contact may cause minor irritation in sensitive individuals
Environmental Hazards: Product may persist in aquatic environments if not managed. Large spills can impact oxygen levels in water bodies
GHS Label Elements: Not considered hazardous under GHS; precautionary statements apply to handling large amounts or fine dust
Signal Word: None required for food-grade material
Other Hazards: No known major chronic hazards associated with routine use
Chemical Composition: Mixture of mono-, di-, and tri-glycerol esters of citric acid and fatty acids (may include C16-C18 fatty acid residues)
Active Ingredients: Glycerol (20-50%), Citric Acid (5-15%), Fatty Acids (30-60%)
Impurities: Small amounts of free fatty acids, unreacted citric acid or glycerol, minor byproducts typified by industry standardization
Ingredient Purity: Manufactured to meet food or industrial purity standards as required by application
General Advice: Remove affected individual from exposure; seek medical attention for persistent irritation
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Support breathing; rinse mouth if discomfort persists. No anticipated severe effects
Skin Contact: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical evaluation for persistent redness
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Drink water to dilute. No medical treatment expected for minor amounts. Consult physician if symptoms appear
Note to Physician: Symptomatic treatment as required. No specific antidote reported
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water mist. Avoid streaming large amounts of water which may spread molten material
Specific Hazards: Fine powder in air can form explosive mixtures. Thermal decomposition releases minor amounts of carbon oxides, acrolein, and organic acids
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing in enclosed areas
Flammability Class: Not classified as highly flammable; combustibility rises with dust or if mixed with other organic powders
Fire-Fighting Procedures: Move containers from fire area if safe. Cool down closed containers with water, prevent run-off into water systems
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust. Use personal protective equipment to prevent skin or eye contact
Protective Equipment: Dust mask or particulate respirator, goggles, gloves, industrial coveralls
Spill Response: Contain spilled product. Avoid dust formation; sweep up and shovel into suitable container for proper disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large spills entering sewers and natural waterways, as material may impact aquatic oxygen levels in bulk
Methods for Cleanup: Dampen dusty material to prevent dispersal. Collect residue, ventilate area
Safe Handling: Use in well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Storage Conditions: Store tightly sealed in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Protect from extreme heat, direct sunlight, ignition sources
Storage Incompatibilities: Keep away from strong oxidizers, moisture, acids, alkalis. Store food-grade product separately from industrial chemicals
Special Requirements: Ensure storage vessels are labeled and compatible (plastic, stainless steel recommended)
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established TLV/TWA; keep airborne dust below nuisance dust levels (typically 10 mg/m³ for total dust)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation to control dust. Enclosed processing recommended for high-volume applications
Personal Protective Equipment: Dust-filtering respirator, chemical splash goggles, gloves (nitrile or latex), protective clothing if risk of contact exists
Workplace Hygiene: Change and wash clothing after handling; maintain good personal hygiene practices
Environmental Controls: Routine air monitoring for dust in large-scale manufacturing or packaging shops
Appearance: White to pale yellow waxy solid, flakes, beads, or powder
Odor: Slight fatty or bland odor, faint acidity possible
pH: Neutral to slightly acid in solution (5.5 - 7.5 at 1% in water)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 55°C - 70°C depending on blend
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Insoluble in water; dispersible in warm water, soluble in hot alcohols, fats, oils
Relative Density: 0.95–1.05 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperatures
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): High (lipophilic)
Viscosity: Not applicable to solids
Other Data: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions. May form dust if ground or handled roughly
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures
Hazardous Reactions: None known for standard uses; avoid strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: High heat, open flame, strong oxidizers. Pure powders in air can become combustible
Incompatible Materials: Strong reducing agents, organic peroxides, strong acids or bases
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating produces CO2, CO, minor organic volatiles
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): > 2000 mg/kg; considered non-toxic in typical food or consumer product concentrations
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity at exposure levels expected from normal use
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation (if dust), skin and eye contact, ingestion
Health Effects: Prolonged dust exposure may cause mild irritation to respiratory tract. Sensitive skin or eyes may react to direct contact
Symptoms of Exposure: Eye redness, itching, mild cough or throat irritation
Sensitization Data: Not known to sensitize skin or respiratory system based on available research
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing respiratory or skin conditions in sensitive workers
Ecotoxicity: Low acute aquatic toxicity. Not considered harmful to aquatic organisms at standard concentrations. Large spills can deplete oxygen in water bodies
Persistence and Degradability: Product is biodegradable. Breakdown by natural microorganisms in soil and water
Bioaccumulation: Unlikely, owing to metabolic processing by many organisms
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility in soil, binds to particulate matter. Insoluble in water
Other Adverse Effects: No ozone depletion, greenhouse gas, or VOC issues reported
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose via incineration or landfill according to local, regional, and national regulations. Prevent entry to natural waters in bulk quantities
Product Disposal: Small consumer quantities can go in regular waste; industrial or commercial quantities must follow hazardous or regulated waste guidelines
Contaminated Packaging: Empty packaging can often be recycled after thorough cleaning unless contaminated by other materials
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous goods
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as a hazardous material for land, air, or sea transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture and heat during transport. Avoid crushing containers
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Regulatory Status: Complies with major national and international regulations for non-hazardous shipments
Global Inventories: Listed or exempt in TSCA (US), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia), ENCS (Japan), and other chemical inventories
Food Additive Approvals: Recognized as GRAS by US FDA, EFSA-approved as food additive E 472c; subject to purity requirements
Labeling Requirements: No hazard pictogram or signal word required under GHS; use standard substance name on labels
Worker Safety: Regulated under OSHA general industry standards for safe workplace practices
Other Standards: Complies with relevant environmental and workplace directives, including right-to-know laws and hazard communication regulations
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