Product ID:OXALIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-132-4020
MSDS Number: BDBBN

Emergency Phone: 800-522-8001

Cage: 1L168

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

OXALIC ACID

CAS: 144-62-7

RTECS: RO2450000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/2 STEL; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN,INHALE:CAUSES IRRITATION. INGESTION:
VERY TOXIC, CORROSIVE POISON.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W H2O,GET MEDICAL ATTN; SKIN: FLUSH W
H2O; INHALED: GIVE ART RESP IF NEEDED,GET MED ATTN; INGESTED: DRINK
H2O,DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:SEE ADD. DATA
Extinguishing Media:H2O SPRAY, DRY CHEM., ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP., & GOGGLES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF MOLTEN, H2O OR FOAM MAY CAUSE
FROTHING. RELEASES FORMIC ACID, CO, & CO2 AT FIRE TEMPERATURES.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE FLAME/IGNITION SOURCES. SM SPILL:
SWEEP UP MATL. LG SPILL: SHOVEL MATL INTO CONTAINERS. AVOID
DUSTING. NOTE: PRODUCT IS TOXIC.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
AREA,AWAY FROM ANY ACUTE FIRE HAZARDS. OUTSIDE STORAGE,PREFERRED.
KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING OR EATING WHEN HANDLING PRODUCT. CONTACT W
EYES MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE. SEE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL DATA
SHEET D- 406,"OXALIC ACID".

Respiratory Protection:FUME OR HIGH EFF PARTICULATE RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN LOW DUST, LOW MIST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON, FACE SHIELD, CLOTHING TO AVOID
SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SUBLIMES AT BOILING POINT; LD50 (ORAL-RAT) = 375 MG/KG; THIS
CORROSIVE,POISON,ORGANIC ACID IS CLASSIFIED AS "C2" FOR STORAGE.

HCC:C2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=150.C, 302.F
Spec Gravity:1.653
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS CRYSTALS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDANTS,CHLORITES,HYPOCHLORITES,FURFURYL ALC., SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:COMBUSTIBLE SOLID AT 215F; DECOMPOSES 300-
320F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID,CO,CO2 REPORTED AT FIRE
TEMPERATURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT SEWER. SM & LG SPILL: DEPOSIT IN POSTED
TOXIC SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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