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Identification
- Name:
- citric acid
- CAS:
- 77-92-9
- EC/EINECS:
- 201-069-1
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H8O7
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0855
- Uses:
- preservative antioxidant fungicide degreaser cleaner acidulant buffer scent descaling agent microbiocidal
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
H Phrases
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H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
Irrit. ocu.,2
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H335 : May cause respiratory irritation
STOT SE (Cat. 3) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Banned biocides ?
Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).