Material
Safety
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT
CALL (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300. THIS MSDS COMPLIES WITH 29 CFR
Data Sheet
1919.1200 (THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD)
Date of Preparation: May 28, 1996
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Distributor Name: Alpha Professional Tools
Product / Chemical Name:
Address: 250 Braen Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Alpha Marble Polishing Powder Emergency Tel. No.: 1-800-648-7229
Chemical Formula: Oxalic Acid / Alumnia mixture CAS Number: See section 2
General Use: Polishing of marble and stone surfaces Other Designations: N/A
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS)
Health 1 Flammabiltiy 1 Reactivity 0
Hazard Rating: Least - 0 Slight - 1 Moderate - 2 High - 3 Extreme - 4
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number %Vol.
Oxalic Acid (C2H204.2H20) 144-62-7
Calcined Alumina 1344-28-1
Trace Impurities:
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL
NIOSH
INGREDIENT TW A STEL TW A STEL TW A STEL IDLH
Oxalic acid Img/m3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500mg/m3
Calcined alumnia 15mg/m3 none estab. 10mg/m3 None none estab. none estab. none estab.
Toxicity Data:
Section 3 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Powder Formula Weight: N/A
Water Solubility: Moderact Refractive Index: N/A
Appearance and Odor: White / Odorless Density: N/A
Other Solubilities: N/A Surface Tension: N/A
Odor Treshold: Rhombio Specific Gravity (H20=1, at 4*C): 1,653
Boiling Point: 300 to 320 degrees F % Volatile: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A pH: N/A
Freezing / Melting Point: 215 degrees F Evaporation Rate: N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A
Viscosity: N/A
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Section 4 - Fire Fighting Measures
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide,
Flash Point: N/A
carbon dioxide
Auto Ignition Temperature: N/A
Fire Fighting Instructions: Do not release runoff from
Flash Point Method: N/A
fire control methods to sewers or waterways. Use water
LEL: N/A
to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Burning Rate: N/A
Fire Fighting Equipment: Because fire may produce
UEL: N/A
toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-
Flammability Classification:
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing method
piece operatied in pressure demand or positive pressure
appropriate for surrounding fire.
node.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:
Decomposes at MIT value TLV/TWA 1 mg/m3
Section 5 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Oxalic Acid is stable at room temperature in Conditions to Avoid: Heat
closed containers under normal storage and handling Hazardous Decomposition Porducts: Thermal
conditions. oxicative decomposition of Oxalic acid can produce carbon
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization cannot occur. monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents,
strong bases, silver and silver compounds.
Section 6 - Health Hazard Information
Potential Health Effects
Primary Entry Routes: Inhalation, ingestion, absorption, Ingestion: Headache, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal
eye contact, skin contact. irritation, unconsciousness, convulsions.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin, kidneys. Carcinogenity: LARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list oxalic
Acute Effects: acid as a carcinogen.
Inhalation: May cause corrosion of mouth, throat, and Medical Conditions Aggravated by long-term
stomach. Exposure: May have adverse effect on kidney function
Eye: Severe irritation or burns. and may be fatal.
Skin: Severe irritation or burns.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting; if conscious, give
artifial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. water, milk, or milk of magnesia.
After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic, or
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
community medical support.
for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Rinse skin with water for 15 minutes. Note to Physicans:
Special Precautions / Procedures:
Section 7 - Spill, Leak, and Disposal Procedures
Spill / Leak Procedures: Containment: For large spills, dike far ahead of liquid
Small Spills: Sic large spills spill for later disposal. Do not release into sewers or
Large Spills: waterways.
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Cleanup: With a clean shovel, place material into clean, dry Disposal Regulatory Requirements:
metal container and cover with dry sand, lime or soda ash. Container Cleaning and Disposal:
Keep container tightly covered. Ecological Information:
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA EPA Regulation:
regulations (29 CFR 1910.120) RCRA Hazardous Waste Number: D002 (Corrosive
Disposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for waste)
detailed recommendations. Follow applicable Federal, state,
and local regulations.
Section 8 - Exposure Control / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Protective Clothing / Equipment: Wear chemically
Ventilation: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation protective gloves, boots, aprons, and gauntlets to
systems to maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact. Wear
PELs(Sec.2) Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, per
prevents contaminant dispersion into the work area by OSHA eye and face protection regulations (29 CFR
controlling it at its source. 1910.133). Contact lenses are not eye protective
Administrative Controls: devices. Appropriate eye protection must be worn
Respiratory Protection: Seek professional advice prior to instead of, or in conjunction with contact lenses.
respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations,
regulations (29 CFR 1919.134) and, if necessary, wear a safety / quick-drench showers, and washing facilities
MSHA / NIOSH approved respirator. Select respirator based available in work area.
on its suitability to provide adequate worker protection for given Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated
working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and work clothes from street clothes. Launder before
presence of sufficient oxygen. For emergency or non routine reuse. Remove this material from your shoes and
operations (cleaning spills, reactor-vessel, or storage tanks), clean personal protective equipment.
wear an SCBA. Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work
Warning! Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using
oxygen-deficient atmospheres. If respirators are used, OSHA this material, especially before eating, drinking,
requires a written respiratory inspection, cleaning, and smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.
convenient, sanitary storage areas.
Sections 9 - Special Precautions and COmments
Handling Precautions: Disclaimer: All information, recommendations and
Storage Requirements: suggestions here in are based upon sources believed
DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101): to be reliable. However, it is the user鈥檚 responsibility
Shipping Name: Corrosive solid to determine the safety, toxcity and suitability for its
N.O.S. (Oxalic acid) own use for this product. Information contained herein
Shipping Symbol: may or may not be applicable to product when mixed
Hazard Class: Corrosive material with water etc. Alpha Professional Tools does not
(solid) assume any liability arising out of the use by others
ID No.: UN1759 of this product.
Packing Group:
Label: Corrosive
Special Provisions (172.102)
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