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Tricalcium dicitrate
EC / List no.: 212-391-7
CAS no.: 813-94-5
Mol. formula: C12H10Ca3O14
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 to < 100 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants,
adsorbents,
air care products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
fertilisers,
inks and toners,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
laboratory chemicals,
perfumes and fragrances,
photo-chemicals,
polishes and waxes,
textile treatment products and dyes,
washing & cleaning products,
water softeners,
water treatment chemicals and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper) and
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys).
This substance is intended to be released from scented:
paper products.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fertilisers,
adsorbents,
air care products,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
inks and toners,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
perfumes and fragrances,
photo-chemicals,
polishes and waxes,
textile treatment products and dyes,
washing & cleaning products,
water softeners,
water treatment chemicals and
cosmetics and personal care products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
health services,
building & construction work,
mining,
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles and
furniture.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
air care products,
fertilisers,
polishes and waxes,
washing & cleaning products,
laboratory chemicals and
perfumes and fragrances.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
formulation in materials.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use as processing aid.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
polishes and waxes,
washing & cleaning products and
water treatment chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
health services,
mining,
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
chemicals,
metals,
fabricated metal products,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release and
formulation of mixtures.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
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