General Description
Ammonium citrate is a white granular solid. AMMONIUM CITRATE, DIBASIC(3012-65-5) is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. AMMONIUM CITRATE, DIBASIC(3012-65-5) is used in pharmaceuticals, and in chemical analysis.
Reactivity Profile
Salts, basic, such as AMMONIUM CITRATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Health Hazard
Inhalation causes respiratory irritation. Ingestion causes diarrhea. Contact with eyes causes mild irritation.
Potential Exposure
It is used to make pharmaceuticals;
rust-proofing compounds and plasticizers; as a food additive;
stabilizing agent.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic ammonia gas may form in fire.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts
the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from
exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions,
including resuscitation mask) if breathing has
stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer
promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical
has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an
unconscious person vomit.
Shipping
UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances,
solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous
material, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Contact with strong caustics causes the
release of ammonia gas.
Chemical Properties
Ammonium citrate (various forms) is a white
powdery material with a slight ammonia-like odor.
Chemical Properties
white crystalline powder
Waste Disposal
May be flushed to sewer with
large volumes of water.
Definition
ChEBI: A citrate salt in which two of the three carboxy groups are deprotonated and associated with ammonium ions as counter-cations.
