Citric Acid USP (Canada)
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Citric Acid Usp
This treatment applies to the following species:Anhydrous
CAUTION - IRRITANT
Description
White, fine granular, free flowing water soluble powder.
Uses
CITRIC ACID can be used as:
- Acidifying agent for water.
- To maintain water lines clear.
- To remove scale and sludge.
- To increase solubility of certain water soluble powders (e.g. tetracycline).
Citric Acid USP Indications For Use
Water Line Cleaning (maintenance)
Add 500 g of powder to 1200 L of water.
For medicators delivering 1 US oz stock solution per US gallon of water: Prepare stock solution by dissolving 500 g of powder in 9 L of water.
Cleaning Lines
Add 750 g of powder to 610 L of water.
For medicators delivering 1 US oz stock solution per US gallon of water: Prepare stock solution by dissolving 750 g of powder in 4.5 L of water.
Solubilizing Aid
To increase solubility of oxytetracycline or tetracycline products for water medication:
- Use 5 parts of CITRIC ACID powder added to 1 part oxytetracycline or tetracycline powder to be dissolved.
e.g. 500 g of CITRIC ACID for each 100 g of tetracycline hydrochloride to be dissolved in the drinking water.
MAY IRRITATE EYES.
MAY IRRITATE SKIN.
Do not get in eyes.
Do not get on skin or clothing.
Keep out of reach of children.
First Aid Treatment
Contains Citric acid anhydrous. If swallowed, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes, rinse with water for at least 20 minutes. If on skin, rinse well with water.
Storage Conditions
Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
Made in Canada
Vétoquinol N.-A. Inc., 2000, ch. Georges, Lavaltrie, QC, Canada J5T 3S5
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Net |
Code |
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500 g pouch |
05400 |
654560D |
Nac No.
123411122000, CHEMIN GEORGES, LAVALTRIE, QC, J5T 3S5
| Telephone: | 450-586-2252 | |
| Order Desk: | 800-363-1700 | |
| Fax: | 450-586-4649 | |
| Website: | www.vetoquinol.ca | |
| Email: | info@vetoquinol.ca |
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