BDQTJ - OXALIC ACID,DIHYDRATE,TECHNICAL

Product Identification

Product ID:OXALIC ACID,DIHYDRATE,TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6625
MSDS Number: BDQTJ

Responsible Party
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC.
27447 PACIFIC STREET
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Contractor
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640 US

Telephone: 909-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Ingredients

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


PROPRIETARY COMPONENTS (INCLUDE WATER)

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

ACGIH TLV: NOT SPECIFIED

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:IRRITATES EYES,MUCOUS MEMB; SKIN: LOCAL
ACID BURNS; INGEST:PAIN,CYANOSIS,SHOCK

First Aid

First Aid:EYE:WASH IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE AMTS. OF WATER-GET MEDICAL ATTN;
SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER PROMPTLY; INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR-
ADMINISTER CPR/O*2 AS SITUATION DICTATES- GET MEDICAL ATTN; INGEST:
USE WATER & NO VOMIT

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION; USE MEDIA APPROPR. FOR
FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ADDIG WATER PRODUCES HEAT,CAUSNG
SPATTERING;WITH METALS,H*2SO*4,EMITS FLAMMABLE H*2 GAS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP CRYSTALS & PLACE IN AN APPROVED
CONTAINER; USE RUBBER GLOVES & PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; RINSE
REMAINING RESIDUE WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER & ABSORB WITH
VERMICULITE TYPE MATERIAL PLACIN G IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MIST
IF ABOVE TLV
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GEN. MECH. TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVEL < TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED:03/18/87

Chemical Properties

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:300F/148.9C
Spec Gravity:1.4
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS,ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HI-TEMPERATURES ABOVE 180-205F/82-9 6C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:IF REGULATIONS PERMIT, SMALL QUANTITIES MAYBE
DISSOLVED IN H*2O NEUTRALIZED WITH AN ALKALI CAUSTIC & DRAINED TO
AN AUTHORIZED SITE; A SOLID ACID MAYBE DISSOLVED IN A FLAMM.
SOLVENT & INCINERATED; OBSE RVE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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