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Material Safety Data Sheet |
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Oxalic
Acid
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Synonyms:
Ethanedioic acid, dihydrate; oxalic acid dihydrate
CAS No.: 6153-56-6 Molecular Weight: 126.07 Chemical Formula: HOOCCOOH.2H2O |
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Company Information: ChemicalStore.com For Information, call: (973) 405-6248 |
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| 2. Hazards Identification | |||
| Emergency Overview -------------------------- POISON! DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE. |
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| Health Rating: 2 - Moderate Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive) |
0 - Minimum Hazard 1 - Slight Hazard 2 - Moderate Hazard 3 - Serious Hazard 4 - Severe Hazard |
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Potential Health Effects
--------------------------- Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Can cause severe irritation and burns of nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Ingestion: Toxic! May cause burns, nausea, severe gastroenteritis and vomiting, shock and convulsions. May cause renal damage, as evidenced by bloody urine. Estimate fatal dose is 5 to 15 grams. Skin Contact: Can cause severe irritation, possible skin burns. May be absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: Oxalic acid is an eye irritant. It may produce corrosive effects. Chronic Exposure: May cause inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged skin contact can cause dermatitis, cyanosis of the fingers and possible ulceration. May affect kidneys. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. |
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| 3. First Aid Measures | |||
| Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately. Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give large quantities of limewater or milk to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately. Skin Contact: In case of contact, wipe off excess from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician immediately. Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Call a physician immediately. |
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| 4. Fire Fighting Measures | |||
| Fire: Oxalic Acid is a combustible solid below 101C (215F) Explosion: Reacts explosively with strong oxidizing materials and some silver compounds. Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Foam or water on molten oxalic acid may cause frothing. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. |
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| 5. Disposal Considerations | |||
| Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. | |||
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *********** DISCLAIMER: New Jersey Industrial Research Center provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. New Jersey Industrial Research Center is not responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information. |
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