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TITLE STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION % OF

CITRIC ACID CHEMICAL
SOP NO LB S RWPL 604 REVISION 0 DATE: 1-4-2011

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I. PURPOSE:

(A)To describe the test procedure for the purity of Citric Acid Chemical.
To acquaint the new staff with procedures adopted for the Citric Acid Chemical.
(1)
Keep updated about the changes in the procedures for the Citric Acid Chemical.
(2)
To serve as a training document.
(3)
(B) To Acquaint the staff about Hazards and Risk associated there of and suggest the means and
risk management procedures

II. SCOPE:

(A) The document explains the standard procedure for the

(1) To find % of Bulk Citric Acid Chemical.
(2) To prepare standard solution for Calibration/Standardize and Test.
(B) The document explains the risks associated in acts and means to mange them.

III. PROCEDURE:

(A) N/10 NaOH Solution.

(1) Take 2.66 ml Conc. H2SO4,(Sp.Gr 1.84 ) dilute it with D.M.water.
(2) Make the volume 1000-ml with D.M.water.

(B) Phenolphthalein Indicator solution.

(1) 1.0 gm of Phenolphthalein powder on a butter paper.
(2) Transfer it to a 250-ml Beaker.
(3) Add 100 ml Methanol and dissolve it.
(4) Store in Plastic bottle. Put stopper and label on the bottle. Use the Solution within One
month
(C) N/10 Succinic Acid
(1) Take 5.9045 gm Succinic Acid powder in 1000 ml Measuring flask.
(2) Dissolve in D.M.Water and make the bulk 1000-ml with D.M.Water.

(D) Method of Analysis.

(1) Dissolve 1.0 gm Citric Acid in D.M.water and make the volume 100-ml D.M.Water.

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(2) Take 10 ml above Sample for Testing.
(3) Using 2-3 drop Phenolphthalein Indicator.
(4) Triturate against N/10 NaOH Solution.
(5) Color Change Colorless to Pink.
(6) Note the Burette reading. (A)

IV. MATERIAL/SPARES & EQUIPMENTS:

(A) N/10 NaOH Solution.
(B) Phenolphthalein
(C) N/10 Succinic Acid

V. TOOL REQUIRED:
(A) Beaker. : Capacity 250 ml
(B) Measuring cylinder : Capacity 50 ml.
(C) Burette ( 0.1 ml Graduation) : Capacity 25 ml.
(D) Bulb Pipette : Capacity 10 ml.
(E) Weigh Balance :

VI. OUTSOURCING REQUEIRMENTS IF ANY

(A) Calibration
(1) Take 10 ml prepared N/10 NaOH Solution in 150 ml Beaker.
(2) Triturate against N/10 Succinic Acid Solution
(3) Reading should be 10.

(B) Calculation
(1) 1000 ml 1 N NaOH = 70.0 gm Citric Acid
(2) ml 0.1 N NaOH = 0.0070 gm Citric Acid = 7.00 mg Citric Acid

(3) In 10 ml Sample, Qty of Citric Acid (B) milligram. = ( A ) x 7.000

(4) In 100 ml Sample Qty. Of Citric Acid ( C ) mg = ( B ) x 10

(5) In 1.0 gm Sample Qty. Of Citric Acid ( D ) gm = ( C ) / 1000

(6) In % Of Citric Acid = ( D ) x 100 / gm of Sample

VII. HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS:

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(A) Hazard Identification and Risks.

1. Health Hazards – Chemicals used in the test.

1.1. Harmful if it is swallowed.
1.2. Respiratory Tract and Gastro intestines burns and irritation .
1.3. Corrosive
1.4. NaOH :
1.4.1. May be fatal if swallowed .
1.4.2. Destructive to all body tissues.
1.4.3. Health Rating : 3 – Severe ( Poison )
1.4.4. Flammability Rating : 0 - None
1.4.5. Reactive Rating : 2 – Moderate
1.4.6. Contact Rating : 4 – Extreme – Corrosive
1.4.7. Hazard Class : 8 Domestic (land,DOT )

2. Physical Injuries
2.1. Glass handling and Breakage
(B) Risk Management
1. First Aid
1.1 Inhalation
1.1.1. Remove to fresh Air
1.1.2. If not Breathing , give Artificial Respiration .
1.1.3. Call Physician

1.2. Ingestion
1.2.1. If swallowed DO NOT INDUCE VOMITTING
1.2.2. Give Large quantity of water to Drink
1.2.3. Get Medical Attention

1.3. Skin Contact

1.3.1. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes .
1.3.2. Remove contaminated cloths, shoes ,.
1.3.3. Wash clothing’s and shoes before re use.
1.4. Eye Contact
1.4.1. Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
1.5. Fire Fighting
1.5.1. Use Suitable media
1.5.2. Refer emergency control plan and MSDS.

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1.6. Accidental Release

1.6.1. Ventilate Area
1.6.2 Wear PPEs. Use safety goggles, Apron, Nose mask,Shoes and Hand gloves.
1.6.3 Contain in Container and sand or vermiculate to absorb – Ref MSDS

1.7. Exposure Control and PPEs

1.7.1 NaOH -OSHA - PEL - 2.0 mg / M3
1.7.2 NaOH- TLV ( ACGIH ) - 2.0 mg / M3
1.7.3 Use full face or Half Face or Air supplied respirators .

1.8 Storage

1.8.1 Incompatibilities refer MSDS

1.8.2 Decomposition product – refer MSDS

1.9 Emergency Contact Numbers

1.9.1 Laboratory Supervisors 6237 / 6336
1.9.2 Emergency Clinic 6155 / 6154

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS:

(A) 1. Dilute the Waste Disposal.

IX. REFERENCES:

(A) As Per BHEL Testing Manual

X. LEGAL/STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS:

(A) None

XI. SPECIAL RQUIREMENTS:

(A) None

XII. SUMMARY:

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(A) None

XIII. RESPONSIBILITY :

(A) Quality Assurance Sr.Chemist/Chemist

XIV. ASSURANCE: I have read this document and approve its contents. I certify that the
document will be made available to all personnel to which it applies.

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