Product ID:OXALIC ACID
MSDS Date:10/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3937
MSDS Number: BMDPQ

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Cage: 0AU44

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OXALIC ACID

CAS: 144-62-7

RTECS: RO2450000

Fraction By Weight: 99.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/2 STEL

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 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:ACUTE: INHALATION- PULMONARY EDEMA,
SEVERE IRRITATION. EYES- BURNS, IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN-
BURNS, BLISTERS, IRRITATION. INGESTION-SEVERE ABDOMINAL DISTRESS,
DAMAGE TO CNS AND KIDNEYS. CHRON IC: UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH. SKIN/EYES: REDNESS, BLISTERS, BURNS, BURNING
SENSATION. INGESTION: STOMACH PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN, EYE AND
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
WASH WIT H SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
GLASS OF MILK. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION PRODUCES TOXIC GASES. GASES
PRODUCED ARE FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. NEUTRALIZE. SCOOP
UP INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:20 % SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA, AWAY FROM
FOOD, FOOD CHEMICALS, AND STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATH DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC
VAPOR AND HEPA FILTER.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C2
Melt/Freeze Pt:=101.7C, 215.F
Decomp Temp:=150.C, 302.F
Spec Gravity:1.7
pH:1.3
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS CRYSTAL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS AND SILVER COMPOUNDS. STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, OLEUM,
CHLORITES, AND HYPOCHLORITES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID AND OXIDES OF CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
MANUFACTURER SAYS TO DISSOLVE IN FLAMMABLE SOLVENT AND INCINERATE.

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