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MSDS  : OXALIC ACID
CAS  : 144-62-7
NAME  : oxalic acid
matls to avoid: matls, chlorites & hypochlorites. reacts
efts of overexp:chronic:rptd inhal expos can cause renal
ingest:do not induce vomit.if conscious,give immed by mouth
calcium gluconate (usp grade) or milk.for all routes:get
resultng neutralized soln is also tox & should be handled
to the environment of this material may be subject to fed
===================== Product Identification =====================

MSDS NAME:OXALIC ACID
NIIN:00-132-4020
MSDS Number: BJXFW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP
Address:90 E HALSEY RD
Box:395
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-631-8050, 201-455-5630
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-3700
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44

============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============

Name:OXALIC ACID
CAS:144-62-7
RTECS #:RO2450000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2 STEL; 9192

Name:MATLS TO AVOID: MATLS, CHLORITES & HYPOCHLORITES. REACTS
W/WATER-REACTIVE MATLS, SUCH AS OLEUM-POSSIBLY W/VIOLENCE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:EFTS OF OVEREXP:CHRONIC:RPTD INHAL EXPOS CAN CAUSE RENAL
DMG. FIRST AID PROC:IF A QUALIFIED OPERATOR IS PRESENT. (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE IMMED BY MOUTH
A DILUTE SOLN OF CALCIUM LACTATE (USP GRADE),OR (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:CALCIUM GLUCONATE (USP GRADE) OR MILK.FOR ALL ROUTES:GET
PROMPT MD ATTN.SPILL PROC:TO NEUTRALIZE ANY RESIDUE.THE (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:RESULTNG NEUTRALIZED SOLN IS ALSO TOX & SHOULD BE HANDLED
ACCORDGLY.ATTEMPT TO KEEP SOLN OUT OF SEWER.ANY RELEASE(ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:TO THE ENVIRONMENT OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FED
AND/OR STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. CHECK W/APPROP AGENCIES.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

===================== Hazards Identification =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 375 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: INHAL OF DUSTS/MISTS CAN CAUSE
IRRIT OR CORR LOCAL BURNS TO MUC MEMB IN UPPER RESP SYSTEM, INCL
NOSE, MOUTH & THROAT. CAN ALSO IRRITATE LUNGS. INGEST: CAN CAUSE
IRRIT & CORR BURNS TO MOUTH, THR OAT AND STOMACH, IF SWALLOWED.
OXALIC ACID IS CONSIDERED A STRONG POISON WHEN TAKEN INTERNALLY.
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: A SYSTEMIC POISON, IT AFFECTS CNS &
KIDNEY FUNC AND OTHER ORGANS. AS LITTLE AS 5 GM HAVE PROVEN FATAL.
CAN CAUSE HYPOCALCEMIA. SKIN: DEPENDING UPON LENGTH OF CONT, CONT
CAN CAUSE IRRIT/CORR BURNS. DILUTE SOLNS (5-10%) CAN BE IRRIT ON
PRLNGD EXPOS. EYES: SEV IRRIT, CORNEAL BURNS & CONJ. (SEE INGRED 3)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================= First Aid Measures =======================

Eyes: PROMPTLY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN,
LIFTING LIDS OCCASIONALLY TO ASSIST IRRIGATION. SKIN: PROMPTLY WASH
W/SOAP & WATER, THEN FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN OR UNTIL ALL
CHEM IS REMOVED. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & WASHBEFORE REUSE. INHAL:
REMOVE PROMPTLY TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP, PREF
MOUTH-TO- MOUTH. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN (SEE INGRED 3)

===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL TYPE FOAM, OR
CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA TO PROT AGAINST FORMIC
ACID & CARBON MONOXIDE & OTHER TOXIC GASES WHICH MAY BE PRESENT.
(SEE SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BECOMES A COMB SOL <102C (215F). PARTIAL
DECOMP OCCURS AT 150C. DECOMP PROD, INCL CO & FORMIC ACID, ARE BOTH
TOX & FLAM. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY W/STRONG OXIDIZERS.

================== Accidental Release Measures ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILL IMMED W/A MINIMUM OF DUSTING
WHILE KEEPING AWAY FROM HEAT OR FLAME. COLLECT IN CNTNRS (E.G.,
FIBERBOARD) ; CLOSE AND LABEL "POISON" AND STORE. ALKALI SOLN MAY
BE USED, WITH THE USUAL PR ECAUTIONS FOR RELEASE OF CO2, (SEE
INGRED 5)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================== Handling and Storage ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA OF LOW FIRE
RISK, AWAY FROM FOOD, FOOD CHEM & STRONG OXIDIZERS. KEEP CNTNR
CLOSED & PROT FROM PHYSICAL DMG.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLTHG. DO NOT BREATHE
DUST. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & OPEN FLAME. DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING/EATING
WHILE HANDLING. USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE & HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
CUSTOMARY P ROT EQUIP IS REQ FOR PERSONNEL HANDLING.

============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============

Respiratory Protection:FOR DUST/MIST CONC >TLV BUT UNDER 50 MG/M3 IN
AIR: HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER, SUPPLIED AIR OR SCBA
(NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED). THE LATTER TWO ARE ALSO EFFECTIVE FOR FUME.
ALL THREE TYPES SHOULD HA VE FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:LOC VENT: DUSTY/MISTY CNDTNS/IF PROD IS HEATED TO PRODUCE
FUMES. NATL VENT: GEN ADEQ IN ABSENCE OF DUST, MIST/FUMES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORKERS GOGG, FACESHLD OPTL .
Other Protective Equipment:COMPLETE PROT IMPERV CLOTHNG.NEUTRALIZATION
SUPPLIES & EQUIP ALONG W/WASH UP FACILITIES.EYEWASH STATIONS,
DELUGE SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HAND FREQUENTLY AND THOROUGHLY DURING
CONTACT WITH MATERIAL AND AT END OF WORKDAY .
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: IF APPARATUS HAS NO FACEPIECE, WEAR CHEM SAFETY
GOGGLES. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO COOL/SOAK CNTNRS (IF OF
WATERPROOF CONSTRUCTION) AND TO KNOCK DOWN FUMES & PROT
FIREFIGHTING PERS. IF MATL IS IN MOLTEN STATE, WATER STREAM OR
FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING.

================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================

HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:215F,102C
Vapor Pres:0.0003@30C
Spec Gravity:1.653
pH:1.3
Solubility in Water:APPROX 11.7% @ 20C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.

================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES & SILVER CMPDS. INCOMP W/SILVER (FORMING EXPLOS SILVER
OXALATE). REACT W/STRONG OXIDIZING (SEE INGRED 2)
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS 100C & ABOVE, MATL BEGINS TO SUBLIME
W/DECOMP, YIELDING TOX, FLAM & CORR GASES. EVOL BECOMES SIGNIFICANT
@ 150C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP YIELDS AT LEAST FORMIC
ACID, CARBON MONOXIDE. COMBUSTION PROBABLY YIELDS THESE AND ALSO
CARBON DIOXIDE.

==================== Disposal Considerations ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE WASTE ACID IN A FLAM SOLVENT & BURN IN
APPRVD INCINERATOR W/AFTER BURNER. ALTERNATIVES INCL BURIAL IN CHEM
WASTES LANDFILL/DISSOLVING IN WATER & NEUTRALIZING W/ALKALI.
DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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