Product ID:A219250, OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:12/12/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6508
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKLKH

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Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

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Cage: 8E081

OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE

CAS: 6153-56-6

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT AVAILABLE
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: KIDNEYS. EYE: CONTACT
WITH EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION, AND POSSIBLE EYE BURNS.
SKIN: CONTACT WITH SKIN CAUSES IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE BURNS,
ESPECIALLY IF THE SKIN IS WET OR MOIST . INGESTION: CAUSES
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT BURNS. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, AND SHOCK. MAY CAUSE HEMORRHAGING OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT.
OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE HYPOCALCEMIA AND KIDN EY INJURY. INHALATION:
MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH
PAIN, BURNS, AND INFLAMMATION. CHRONIC: CHRONIC INHALATION AND
INGESTION MAY CAUSE EFFECTS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF AC UTE INHALATION
AND INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CAS# 6153-56-6: NOT LISTED BY ACGIH,
IARC, NTP, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION, AND POSSIBLE EYE BURNS. SKIN: CONTACT WITH SKIN CAUSES
IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE BURNS, ESPECIALLY IF THE SKIN IS WET OR
MOIST. INGESTION: CAUSES GAST ROINTESTINAL TRACT BURNS. CAUSES
SEVERE PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, AND SHOCK. MAY CAUSE
HEMORRHAGING OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE
HYPOCALCEMIA AND KIDNEY INJURY. INHALATION: M AY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH PAIN, BURNS, AND
INFLAMMATION.

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER LIDS. GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN-GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH
PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING A& SHOES. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VICTIM IS
CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER. GET MEDICAL
AID IMMEDIATELY . INHALATION-GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE
FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.

Extinguishing Media:FOR SMALL FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL,
CARBON DIOXIDE OR CHEMICAL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (SCBA) TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THERMAL DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS
INDICATED IN EXPOSURE CONTROLS. COVER WITH SAND, DRY LIME OR SODA
ASH AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DR LIME, SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE
ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. SO
NOT INGEST OR INHALE. STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED ARE A AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IN A MANNER WHICH
LIMITS FURTHER EXPOSURE. ANTIDOTE: THE USE OF CALCIUM GLUCONATE TO
PRECIPITATE THE OXALATE SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY ONLY QUALIFIED
MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
29CFR 1910.134 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH OR
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149 APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE
Eye Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IN A MANNER WHICH
LIMITS FURTHER EXPOSURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE, ACC# 17361.

HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=102.2C, 216.F
M.P/F.P Text:FREEZING
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:1.653
pH:1.3
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, COLORLESS OR WHITE; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH FURFURYL ALCOHOL, SILVER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, AND SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE. CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN AN
EXPLOSIVE REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, ALKALINE MATERIALS, STRONG OXIDANTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:CAS# 6153-56-6: LD50/LC50: NOT AVAILABLE.
EPIDEMIOLOGY: NO DATA AVAILABLE. TERATOGENICITY: NO DATA
AVAILABLE. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: NO DATA AVAILABLE. NEUROTOXICITY:
NO DATA AVAILABLE. MUTAGENICITY : NO DATA AVAILABLE. OTHER
STUDIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: SHORE CRAB LC50=240 MG/L/48H. CHRONIC PAINT
TOXICITY=100 PPM. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL: NO DATA AVAILABLE. OTHER: NO DATA AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:US DOT: SHIPPING NAME: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
(OXALIC ACID). HAZARD CLASS: 8. UN NUMBER: UN1759. PACKING GROUP:
II. IATA: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. RID/ADR: NOINFORMATION
AVAILABLE. IMO: NO INFORMATI ON AVAILABLE. CANADA TDG: SHIPPING
NAME: CORROSIVE SOLID, NOS. (OXALIC ACID). HAZARD CLASS: 8(9.2). UN
NUMBER: UN1759. PACKING GROUP: II.

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 302(RQ): NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN
THIS MATERIAL HAVE AN RQ. SECTION 302(TPQ): NONE OF THE CHEMICALS
IN THIS PRODUCT HAVE A TPQ. SECTION 313: NO CHEMICALS ARE
REPORTABLE UNDER SECTION 313.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: CAS#6153-56-6 IS NOT ON THE TSCA
INVENTORY. IT IS A HYDRATE & EXEMPT FROM TSCA INVENTORY
REQUIREMENTS (40CFR720.3(U)(2)). CLEAN AIR ACT: THIS MATERIAL DOES
NOT CONTAIN ANY HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTAN TS. THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT
CONTAIN ANY CLASS 1 OZONE DEPLETORS. THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT CONTAIN
ANY CLASS 2 OZONE DEPLETORS. CLEAN WATER ACT: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS
IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED AS HAZARDO US SUBSTANCES UNDER THE CWA.
OSHA: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE CONSIDERED HIGHLY
HAZAR DOUS BY OSHA.
State Regulatory Information:CAS# 6153-56-6 CAN BE FOUND ON THE
FOLLOWING STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LISTS: PENNSYLVANIA. CALIFORNIA NO
SIGNIFICANT RISK LEVEL: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE
LISTED.