Product ID:OXALIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6508
MSDS Number: BDQLV

Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000

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 H*2O,GET MEDICAL ATTN;SKIN:FLUSH W
H*2O;INHALED:GIVE ART RESP IF NEEDED,GET MED ATTN;INGESTED:DRINK
H*2O,DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Flash Point:COMBUSTIBL SOLID
Extinguishing Media:H*2O SPRAY, DRY CHEM., ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP., & GOGGLES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF MOLTEN, H*2O OR FOAM MAY CAUSE
FROTHING.RELEASES FORMIC ACID, CO, & CO*2 AT FIRE TEMPERATURE.

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
SYNONYMS:ETHANEDIOIC ACID;OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE. SUBLIMES AT BOILING
POINT. LD5-(ORL-RAT)IS 375 MG/KG.

HCC:T6
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,CHLRITES,HYPOCHLORITES,FURFURYL ALC.,SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:COMBUSTIBLE SOLID AT 215F; DECOMPOSES
300-320F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID,CO,CO*2 REPORTED AT FIRE
TEMP

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

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