BLTWS - OXALIC ACID, A219500
- MSDS: BLTWS
- Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
- Product Name: OXALIC ACID, A219500
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-132-4020
Product Identification
Product ID:OXALIC ACID, A219500
MSDS Date:01/04/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-132-4020
MSDS Number: BLTWS
Responsible Party
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US
Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Cage: 1B464
Contractor
Telephone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 1B464
Ingredients
OXALIC ACID
CAS: 144-62-7
RTECS: RO2450000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3;2 MG/M3 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3;2 MG/M3 STEL
CONC DOSES
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
OR BITTER TASTE, BURNING, PAIN & DFCLTY SWALLOWING,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
& DEATH FROM GI INJURY & SHOCK. SYSTEMIC EFTS INCLUDE
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CARDIOVASCULAR, MUSCLE EFTS, COLLAPSE, COMA,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
OXALIC ACID FUMES RESULTED IN WT LOSS, CHRONIC
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOS MAY CAUSE DERM, PARESTHESIA,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
FINGERNAILS & GANGRENOUS LESIONS CHARACT BY CRACKING,
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CONC & DURATION OF EXPOS. CNTCT W/CORR SUBSTANCES MAY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
MAY RESULT IN DEPOSITS OF CALCIUM OXALATE IN
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
PRECIPITATE OXALATE BY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
LIME WATER, CHALK, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CALCIUM
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
IF TISS CORR HAS OCCURRED. DISSOLVE TO G (2 TSPNS)
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
GIVE 10G CALCIUM GLUCONATE, 10 ML SLOWLY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL. KEEP
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)375 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORR/NEPHROTOXIN. 500 MG/M3 IDLH.
ACUTE: INHAL:DUST/VAPS MAY CAUSE IRRIT & ULCERATION OF MUC MEMB OF
UPPER RESP TRACT, SEVERE HDCH, CHRONIC COUGH, NOSEBLEEDS, SHORT OF
BREATH, RPTD VOM, BACKACHE, WT L OSS, MUSC IRRIT, NERVOUS,
ANEMIA,ALBUMINURIA & PROSTRATION. IF SUFFICIENT AMTS ABSORBED,RENAL
IMPAIRMENT(EFTS OF OVEREXP
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY OCCUR. SKIN:CNTCT W/CRYSTALS/ SOLN
MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRIT W/TINGLING, PAIN, REDNESS & BURNS. IF
SUFFICIENT AMTS ABSORBED,SYMPS MAY OCCUR AS IN ACUTE INGEST.
EYE:DIRECT CNTCT MAY CAUSE SEV ERE IRRIT W/REDNESS, PAIN, BURNS,
BLURRED VISION & REVERSIBLE CORNEAL DMG. PRLNGD CNTCT W/SOLN MAY
CAUSE (ING 2)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/CHRONIC RESPIRATORY,
KIDNEY, EYE OR SKIN DISEASE OR CONVULSIVE DISORDERS.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED,GIVE ARTF
RESP. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH
AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER (AT LEAST
15-20 MIN ). IF CHEM BURN, COVER W/STERILE,DRY DRESSING. BANDAGE
SECURE,NOT TOO TIGHTLY, GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF
WATER LIFTING LIDS, AT LEAST 15-20 MIN. COVER W/STERILE BANDAGES,
(ING 11)
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
REGULAR FOAM. LARGER FIRES:WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. APPLY
COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF CNTNRS (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OR FLAME.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL. STOP LEAK IF CAN BE
DONE W/OUT RISK. SML:TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO
CNTNRS FOR LATER DISP. SML,DRY:W/CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE MATL INTO
CLEAN,DRY CNTNR & COVER. MOVE CNTNRS FROM SPILL AREA. LG:DIKE FAR
(ING 15)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DMG. STORE IN
COOL, DRY, WELL-VENT LOCATION AWAY FROM ANY AREA WHERE FIRE HAZARD
MAY BE ACUTE. OUTSIDE STORAGE PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS. STORE AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
FLAMMABLE. POISONOUS GASES MAY ACCUMULATE IN TANKS & HOPPER CARS.
MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIB LES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.).
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RESPIRATOR
SELECTION, REFER TO ORIGINAL MSDS .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT. EYE WASH
FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH SHOWER W/IN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:1.3 @ 0.1 M SOLN. FIRE FIGHT PROC:EXPSD TO FLAMES UNTIL WELL AFTER
FIRE OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS. DO NOT USE WATER DIRECTLY
ON MATL. IF LG AMTS OF COMBUST MATLS INVOLVED, USE WATER SPRAY/F OG
IN FLOODING AMTS. AVOID BRTHG CORROSIVE DUSTS & FUMES FROM BURNING
MATL, KEEP UPWIND.
Chemical Properties
HCC:C2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:374F,190C
Vapor Pres:<0.001
Spec Gravity:1.9 @ 17C
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:10%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE, MONOCLONIC OR RHOMBIC
HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, FURFURYL ALCOHOL, STRONG OXIDIZERS, SILVER & SILVER CMPDS,
SODIUM CHLORITE, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
HIGHLY TOXIC CO & IRRITATING & TOXIC FUMES OF FORMIC ACID.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
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