===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:OXALIC ACID
NIIN:00-264-6625
MSDS Number: BDQTF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP.
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-2000
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:OXALIC ACID
CAS:144-62-7
RTECS #:RO2450000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2 STEL; 9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN,INHALE:CAUSES IRRITATION. INGESTION:
VERY TOXIC, CORROSIVE POISON.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W H*2O,GET MEDICAL ATTN; SKIN: FLUSH
W H*2O; INHALED: GIVE ART RESP IF NEEDED,GET MED ATTN; INGESTED:
DRINK H*2O, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:COMBUSTIBL SOLID
Extinguishing Media:H*2O SPRAY,DRY CHEM., ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP., & GOGGLES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF MOLTEN, H*2O OR FOAM MAY CAUSE
FROTHING. RELEASES FORMIC ACID, CO, & CO*2 AT FIRE TEMPERATURES.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE FLAME/IGNITION SOURCES. SM SPILL:
SWEEP UP MATL. LG SPILL: SHOVEL MATL INTO CONTAINERS. AVOID
DUSTING. NOTE: PRODUCT IS TOXIC.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
AREA,AWAY FROM ANY ACUTE FIRE HAZARDS. OUTSIDE STORAGE PREFERRED.
KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING OR EATING WHEN HANDLING PRODUCT. CONTACT W
EYES MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE. SEE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL DATA
SHEET D-406, "OXALIC ACID".
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:FUME OR HIGH EFF PARTICULATE RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN LOW DUST,LOW MIST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,FACE SHIELD,CLOTHING TO AVOID
SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS:ETHANEDIOIC ACID;OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE. SUBLIMES AT BOILING
POINT. ITEM IS CLASS 2(SMALL CRYSTALS)IN SPECIFICATIONS.
LD50(ORL-RAT)IS 375 MG/KG.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=150.C, 302.F
Spec Gravity:1.653
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS CRYSTALS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDANTS,CHLORITES,HYPOCHLORITES,FURFURYL ALC., SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:COMBUSTIBLE SOLID AT 215F; DECOMPOSES
300-320F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID,CO,CO*2 REPORTED AT FIRE
TEMPERATURES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT SEWER. SM & LG SPILL: DEPOSIT IN POSTED
TOXIC SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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.
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