Product ID:OXALIC ACID REAGENT FOR SILICA, 975
MSDS Date:03/26/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-169-7802
MSDS Number: CBQSJ

HACH COMPANY

AMES, IA 50010
US

Emergency Phone: 303-623-5716

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

METHANOL; (METHYL ALCOHOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

OXALIC ACID

CAS: 6153-56-6

Fraction By Weight: <20%

WATER; (DEMINERALIZED WATER)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: <100%

OTHER COMPONENT

Fraction By Weight: <1%

WATER; (DEMINERALIZED WATER)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: <100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PROD MAY BE CORR TO EYES & SKIN, IRRIT
TO RESP TRACT. ACUTE TOX:VERY TOX. TARGET ORGANS:CNS, OPTIC NERVES,
EYES, SKIN, MUC MEMBS. CHRONIC TOX:CUMULATIVE POIS. TARGET
ORGANS:CNS, GI & RESP TRACTS, OPTI C NERVES, SKIN. OVEREXP:BURNS,
HEADACHE, WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:DRUNKENNESS, BLURRED VISION,
BLINDNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COMA, CARDIAC DEPRESSION, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS, EYE
PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY INCREASE
SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/ WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. CALL MD.
SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. CALL MD.
INGEST:GIVE LG QTYS OF WATER/MILK. INDUCE VOMIT BY STICKING FINGER
DOWN THROAT. N EVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONPERSON. CALL
MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTF RESP IF NEC. CALL MD.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:93.9F,34.4C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAMES OR
OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER. BURN IN A CHEMICAL
INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS. DO NOT ENTER STORAGE AREAS UNLESS ADEQUATELY
VENTILATED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER . LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CNDTNS TO AVOID (STAB):METALS, CHROMATES. EYE PROT:AND FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:171F,77C
Spec Gravity:0.99
pH:0.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.25
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, METHANOL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES; CONT W/OXIDIZERS, SILVER
CMPDS, ALKALIES, CHLORITES, HYPOCHLORITES, FURFURYL ALCOHOL,
CHLOROFORM (SUPDAT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE OR
FORMIC ACID.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
& LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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