Product ID:AMMONIUM OXALATE MONOHYDRATE
MSDS Date:09/14/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKWLM

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

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Cage: 1B464

AMMONIUM OXALATE MONOHYDRATE

CAS: 6009-70-7

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT AVAILABLE
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CAUSES EYE BURNS. MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY CORNEAL CLOUDING AND ULCERATION. SKIN: CAUSES SKIN BURNS.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE, SEVERE DIGESTIVE TRACT BURNS,
AND POSSIBLE DEATH. MAY CAUSE HE MORRHAGING OF DIGESTIVE TRACT. CAN
CAUSENERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS
INCLUDING LOW BLOOD PRESSURE AND SHOCK. INHALATION: CAUSES SEVERE
IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, POSSIBLE COMA. MAY CAUSE
PULMONARY EDEMA AND SEVERE RESPIRATORY DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC: GI
HEMORRHAGE, KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE, CARDIAC FAILURE, PULMONARY
EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED BYACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OR
OSHA..
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: BURNS, TEMPORARY CORNEAL CLOUDING,
ULCERATION. SKIN: BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, SHOCK, SEVERE DIGESTIVE TRACT BURNS, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
VOMITING, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, SHOCK, HEMORRHAGING OF DIGESTIVE
TRACT, DEATH. INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT, COUGHING, BURNS, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, COMA. PULMONARY
EDEMA, SEVERE RESPIRATORY DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC: GI HEMORRHAGE,
KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE, CARDIAC FAILURE, PULMONARY EDEMA, KIDNEY
DAMAGE.

First Aid:EYES: GET MEDICAL AID. DO NOT ALLOW VICTIM TO RUB OR KEEP
EYES CLOSED. EXTENSIVE IRRIGATION IS REQUIRED (AT LEAST 30
MINUTES). SKIN: GET MEDICAL AID. FLUSH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MI NUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
SHOES. DESTROY CONTAMINATED SHOES. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF
MILK OR WATER. NEVER GIVE ANY THING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. GET MEDICAL AID. INHALATION: GET MEDICAL AID. MOVE TO FRESH
AIR I. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, IF DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. DO NOT USE MOUTH - TO-MOUTH RESPIRATION.

Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY. LARGE
FIRES, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM, WATER SPRAY. COOL
CONTAINERS WITH WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA IN PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH
(APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT), AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. IRRITATING AND
HIGHLY TOXIC GASES MAY BE GENERATED BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR
COMBUSTION. SUBSTANCE IS NON COMBUSTIBLE. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY BE HEAVIER THAN AIR. THEY CAN
SPREAD ALONG THE GROUND AND COLLECT IN LOW OR CONFINED AREAS.
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID RUNOFF INTO STORM SEWERS AND DITCHES
WHICH LEAD TO WATERWAYS. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY, WEAR
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP THEN PLACE INTO A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVO ID GENERATION OF DUSTY
CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. PROVIDE VENTILATION. DO
NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLING: WASH AFTER HANDLING. WASH
HANDS BEFORE EATING. MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION AND ACCUMULATION. DO
NOT GET INTO EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED. DO NOT INGEST OR INHALE. DO NOT ALLOW CONTACT WITH WATER.
WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.
Other Precautions:STORAGE: KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. STORE IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING
MATERIALS. STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES , AND IN A CORROSIVES AREA.

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE 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 VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
LOW.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN
EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
FACESHIELD IF NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:FACILITIES STORING OR UTILIZING THIS
MATERIAL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN EYEWASH FACILITY AND A SAFETY
SHOWER. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN
EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH HANDS
BEFORE EATING. MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION AND ACCUMULATION. DO NOT
GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT INGEST OR INHALE. WASH
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CATALOG NOS: S79900, S79900-1, A679 500, A679-500, A679500, NC9469559,
NC9516974, S799001, XXGEA67910KG. SYNONYMS: DIAMMONIUM OXYLATE,
ETHANEDIOTIC ACID DIAMMONIUM SALT, OXALIC ACID DIAMMONIUM SALT.

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSED
Decomp Temp:>70.C, 158.F
Vapor Density:4.3
Spec Gravity:1.5
pH:6.4 @ 0.1M
Viscosity:NOT AVAILABLE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/OT APPLICIABLE
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, COLORLESS; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM HYPOCHLORIDE+AMMONIUM ACETATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES. AVOID INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, IGNITION SOURCES, DUST
GENERATION, ACIDS, EXCESS HEAT, STRONG OXIDANTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, IRRITATING AND TOXIC
FUMES AND GASES; CARBON DIOXIDE, NITRIC OXIDE(NOX) AND AMMONIA
(NH3) FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. RCRA P-SERIES: NONE LISTED. RCRA
U-SERIES: NONE LISTED.

Toxicological Information:RTECS# 6009-70-7 UNLISTED. LD50/LC50: NOT
AVAILABLE. CARCINOGENICITY: AMMONIUM OXALATE, MONOHYDRATE- NOT
LISTED BY ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OR OSHA. NO INFORMATION
AVAILABLE FOR FOLLOWING: EPIDEMIOLOG Y, TERATOGENICITY,
REPRODUCTION EFFECTS, NEUROTOXICITY, MUTAGENICITY. 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:ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE FOR FOLLOWING:
ECOTOXICITY, ENVIRONMENTAL FATE, PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL, OTHER. (CONTD
FROM FEDERAL REGULATORY) CLEAN WATER ACT: THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT
CONTAIN ANY HAZA RDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS, OR CLASS 1 OZONE DEPLETORS,
OR CLASS 2 OZONE DEPLETORS. CLEAN WATER ACT: CAS# 6009-70-7 IS
LISTED AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE UNDER CWA. NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN
THIS PRODUCT ARE LIS TED AS PRIORITY POLLUTANTS UNDER THE CWA. NONE
OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED AS TOXIC POLLUTANTS
UNDER THE CWA. OSHA: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE
CONSIDERED HIGHLY HAZARDOU S BY OSHA..

Transport Information:US DOT: SHIPPING NAME: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC,
N.O.S. (AMMONIUM OXALATE); HAZARD CLASS: 6.1; UN 2811; PACKING
GROUP: I I I. IMO: SHIPPING NAME: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, NOS; HAZARD
CLASS: 6.1; UN 2811; PA CKING GROUP I I I. IATA: SHIPPING NAME:
TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, NOS; HAZARD CLASS: 6.1; UN 2811; PACKING
GROUP: I I I. RID/ADR: SHIPPING NAME: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, NOS;
DANGEROUS GOODS CODE: 6.1 (06A); UN 2811. CANADIAN TDG: SHIPPING
NAME: AMMONIUM OXALATE; HAZARD CLASS: 6.1; UN 2449.

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 302 (RQ): CAS#6009-70-7: FINAL RQ =
5000 POUNDS (2270 KG) (LISTED UNDER 'AMMONI. SECTION 302 (TPQ):
NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT HAVE A TPQ. SARA CODES: CAS#
6009-70-7: ACUTE, CHRONIC . SECTION 313: NO CHEMICALS ARE
REPORTABLE UNDER SECTION 313.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: CAS# 6009-70-7 IS NOT ON THE TSCA
INVENTORY. IT IS A HYDRATE AND EXEMPT FROM TSCA INVENTORY
REQUIREMENTS [40 CFR 720.3(U)(2)]. HEALTH & SAFETY REPORTING
LIST:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS ARE ON THE HEA LTH & SAFETY REPORTING
LIST. CHEMICAL TEST RULES: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT
ARE UNDER A CHEMICAL TEST RULE. SECTION 12B: NONE OF THE CHEMICALS
ARE LISTED UNDER TSCA SECTION 12B. TSCA SIGNI FICANT NEW USE RULE:
NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS MATERIAL HAVE A SNUR UNDER TSCA.
(CONTD. SEE ECOL OGICAL)
State Regulatory Information:AMMONIUM OXALATE, MONOHYDRATE CAN BE FOUND
ON THE FOLLOWING STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LISTS: CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY,
PENNSYLVANIA, MASSACHUSETTS. CALIFORNIA NO SIGNIFICANT RISK LEVEL:
NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED.