===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:OXALIC ACID,DIHYDRATE,TECHNICAL
NIIN:00-264-6625
MSDS Number: BDQTH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:WESTCO CHEMICALS,INC(MFR);AMCO CHEMICAL CORP(DISTR
Address:11312 HARTLAND ST
City:NORTH HOLLYWOOD
State:CA
ZIP:91605-6309
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:804-279-4371
CAGE:4E616
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:WESTCO CHEMICALS INC
Address:11312 HARTLAND ST
Box:City:NORTH HOLLYWOOD
State:CA
ZIP:91605-6309
Country:US
Phone:818-980-1152/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:4E616
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:OXALIC ACID
CAS:144-62-7
RTECS #:RO2450000
Fraction by Wt: >96%.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2 STEL; 9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:IRRITATES EYES,MUCOUS MEMB;SKIN:LOCAL
ACID BURNS;INGEST:PAIN,CYANOSIS,SHOCK
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE:WASH IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE AMTS. OF WATER-GET MEDICAL
ATTN;SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER PROMPTLY;INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR-
ADMINISTER CPR/O*2 AS SITUATION DICTATES- GET MEDICAL
ATTN;INGEST:USE WATER & NO VOM IT.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION;USE MEDAI APPROPR. FOR
FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA FOR FIGHTING FIRE IN A CONFINED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:@ DECOMPOSITION TEMP.,FORMIC ACID,CARBON
DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE & WATER VAPOR MAY BE FORMED.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP CRYSTALS & PLACE IN AN APPROVED
CONTAINER;USE RUBBER GLOVES & PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING;RINSE
REMAINING RESIDUE WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER & ABSORB WITH
VERMICULITE TYPE MATERIAL PLACING IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY NIOSH FOR OXALIC
ACID;@ 50MG/CUM HIEPF
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GEN. MECH. TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVEL < TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,FACE MASK,ETC.AS REQUIRED TO
AVOID SKIN CNTC
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:300F/148.9C
Vapor Pres:<.1
Spec Gravity:1.653
Solubility in Water:8.96 WT.%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS,ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HI-TEMPERATURES ABOVE 180-205F/82-96C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID,CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON
DIOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:IF REGULATIONS PERMIT,SMALL QUANTITIES MAYBE
DISSOLVED IN H*2O NEUTRALIZED WITH AN ALKALI CAUSTIC & DRAINED TO
AN AUTHORIZED SITE;A SOLID ACID MAYBE DISSOLVED IN A FLAMM.SOLVENT
& INCINERATED;OBSERVE FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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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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