Ammonium citrate tribasic is widely utilized as a buffering agent and emulsifier in food industry. It acts as a complexing agent in electroplating industry and is also used for metal surface cleaning. It is employed in chemical analysis and in water treatment. It serves as a chemical reagent in analytical chemistry to determine the efficient phosphate levels in phosphate salts and fertilizer. It is used in industries for water treatment, as a ceramic dispersant, a detergent material and a component for soil improvement. It is used in medical and electronics industries as an auxiliary infiltration agent.
GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements: H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements: P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P362-P403+P233-P501c
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant