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Identifying information, including synonyms, ID numbers, use type, chemical classification, a link to a list of all products containing this chemical and a list of the top crops this pesticide is used on in California. | |
Signs and symptoms of poisoning, first aid, and links to treatment information for this chemical. | |
Link to information on toxicity to humans, including carcinogenicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity, neurotoxicity, and acute toxicity. | |
Links to world-wide registration status as well as regulatory information for the U.S. and California. | |
Water quality standards and physical properties affecting water contamination potential. | |
Toxicity to aquatic organisms. | |
List of chemicals in the same family, including breakdown products, salts, esters, isomers, and other derivatives. | |
Chemical Identification and Use for Citric acid |
Basic Identification Information About This Chemical |
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Chemical Name: | Citric acid |
CAS Number: | 77-92-9 |
U.S. EPA PC Code: |
021801
021801 |
CA DPR Chem Code: | 142 |
Molecular Weight: | 192.14 |
Use Type: |
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Additional Resources About This Chemical Class and Use Type | |
Historical Use of this ChemicalTop five crops and sites for this pesticide in California | |
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Other Names for this Chemical | |
00142 (CA DPR Chem Code Text ) , 021801 [US EPA PC Code, Text ] , 142 (CA DPR Chem Code) ) , 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid , 21801 [US EPA PC Code, Numeric ] , 77-92-9 (CAS number) , 77929 , 77929 (CAS number without hyphens) , acide citrique , beta-Hydroxytricarballylic acid , Citric acid , Citric Acid Anhydrous , Citricacid | |
Products Containing This ChemicalCurrent and historic U.S. registered products | |
Signs and Symptoms of Citric acid Poisoning |
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NOTE! There may be other diseases and chemicals that have similar symptoms. |
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If you have a poisoning emergency in the United States call 1-800-222-1222. |
Symptoms of Citric acid Exposure from the International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC) |
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NOTE! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! |
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Inhalation | Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Fresh air rest. Refer for medical attention. | |
Skin | Redness. | Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention. | |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible) then take to a doctor. | |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Sore throat. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. | |
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Toxicity Information for Citric acid |
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Summary Toxicity Information | ||||||
PAN Bad Actor Chemical 1 | Acute Toxicity 2 | Carcinogen | Cholinesterase Inhibitor | Ground Water Contaminant | Developmental or Reproductive Toxin | Endocrine Disruptor |
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Indicates no available weight-of-the-evidence summary assessment. For additional information on toxicity from scientific journals or registration documents, see the "Additional Resources for Toxicity " section of the chemical detail page. |
1. PAN Bad Actors are chemicals that are one or more of the following: highly acutely toxic, cholinesterase inhibitor, known/probable carcinogen, known groundwater pollutant or known reproductive or developmental toxicant. NOTE! Because there are no authoritative lists of Endocrine Disrupting (ED) chemicals, EDs are not yet considered PAN Bad Actor chemicals. | |||
2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above. | |||
Detailed Toxicity Information |
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Acute Toxicity 2 |
Citric acid | |
WHO Acute Hazard TRI Acute Hazard Material Safety Data Sheets Acute rating from U.S. EPA product label U.S. NTP Acute Toxicity Studies ![]() Cholinesterase Inhibitor |
Not Listed Not Listed Not Available No Consensus Value No NTP Studies No |
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2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above. | ||
Cancer Information |
Citric acid | |
IARC Carcinogens U.S. NTP Carcinogens California Prop 65 Known Carcinogens U.S. EPA Carcinogens TRI Carcinogen |
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Endocrine Disruption |
Citric acid | |
Illinois EPA list Keith list Colborn list Benbrook list Danish Inert list EU list |
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Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity |
Citric acid | |
CA Prop 65 Developmental Toxin U.S. TRI Developmental Toxin CA Prop 65 Female Reproductive Toxin CA Prop 65 Male Reproductive Toxin U.S. TRI Reproductive Toxin |
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Chemicals of Special Concern |
Citric acid | |
PAN
Bad Actors PAN Dirty Dozen list |
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Water Pollution Potential and Criteria for Citric acid |
Water Pollution Potential |
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PAN Ground Water Contaminant Rating | Insufficient Data | |||
Physical Property Data Related to Water Contamination Potential | ||||
Water Solubility
(Avg, mg/L)
Adsorption Coefficient (Koc) Hydrolysis Half-life (Avg, Days) Aerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days) Anaerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days) |
1,330,000
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Sorry, no water quality standards or criteria have been established for this chemical by the U.S. or Canadian governments; however, there may be criteria established for related chemicals. |
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Regulatory Information for Citric acid |
International Regulatory Status |
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UNEP Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) UNEP Prior Informed Consent Chemical (PIC) WHO Obsolete Pesticide |
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U.S. and California Regulatory Status |
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U.S. EPA Registered U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant U.S. EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide (25b list) CA Registered CA Groundwater Contaminant CA Toxic Air Contaminant |
Yes Not Listed No Yes Not Listed Not Listed |
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Maximum Tolerance and Residue Levels |
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Codex Alimentarius (UN FAO Maximum Residue Limits) U.S. Maximum Tolerance Levels European Union Maximum Residue Levels |
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Ecotoxicity for Citric acid |
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Aquatic Ecotoxicity |
All Toxic Effects for Organism Group |
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Organism Group | Effects Noted |
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Mortality |
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Accumulation, Biochemistry, Feeding Behavior, Mortality |
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Reproduction |
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Behavior, Mortality |
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Population |
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Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group |
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Organism Group | Average Acute Toxicity | Acute Toxicity Range |
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Not Acutely Toxic | Not Acutely Toxic |
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Not Acutely Toxic | Not Acutely Toxic |
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Terrestrial Ecotoxicity |
Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group |
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Sorry, no honeybee acute toxicity data available for this chemical. Try related chemicals. | ||
Note: Population-level effects on honeybees may occur even if a pesticide has low acute toxicity. For example, certain pesticides interfere with honeybee reproduction, ability to navigate, or temperature regulation, any of which can have an effect on long-term survival of honeybee colonies. The neonicotinoids, pyrethroids and keto-enol pesticides are some types of pesticides causing one or more of these effects. |
Honeybee Chronic Toxicity |
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Related Chemicals for Citric acid |
CAS Number | Relation | Reason | Chemical Name | Chem Detail | Symptoms | California Use | Chem Use Type | U.S. EPA Reg | PAN Bad Actor |
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77-92-9 | Parent | P | Citric acid | ![]() |
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pH Adjustment, Fungicide, Microbiocide | Yes | Not Listed |
919-16-4 | Related | P | 1,2,3-propane tricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy, trilithium salt, none | ![]() |
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Drug | No | Yes |
5949-29-1 | Related | P | 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, Monohydrate | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
68-04-2 | Related | P | 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid,Trisodium salt | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
813-94-5 | Related | 1 | Calcium citrate | ![]() |
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pH Adjustment | No | Not Listed |
77-90-7 | Related | P | Citric acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, tributyl ester | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
7632-50-0, 3012-65-5 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, ammonium salt | ![]() |
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pH Adjustment, Fungicide, Microbiocide | No | Not Listed |
7693-13-2 | Related | 13 | Citric acid, calcium salt (2:3) | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
3609-96-9 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, dipotassium salt | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
144-33-2 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, disodium salt | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
866-83-1 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, monopotassium salt | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
7778-49-6 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, potassium salt | ![]() |
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Yes | Not Listed | |
77-93-0 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, triethyl ester | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
866-84-2 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, tripotassium salt | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
61000-05-6 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, tripotassium salt, monohydrate | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
6132-04-3 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, trisodium salt, dihydrate | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
6858-44-2 | Related | 1 | Citric acid, trisodium salt, pentahydrate | ![]() |
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No | Not Listed | |
18996-35-5, 994-36-5 | Related | 1 | Sodium citrate | ![]() |
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pH Adjustment | No | Not Listed |
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