| Common Name: | OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 1/16/2018 |
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LABCHEM
PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 /
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 11/16/2004
REVISION DATE: 01/16/2018
SUPERSEDES: 01/16/2018
VERSION: 1.1
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT FORM: SUBSTANCE
SUBSTANCE NAME: OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE
CAS-NO.: 6153-56-6
PRODUCT CODE: LC18040
FORMULA: C2H2O4.2H2O
SYNONYMS:
DICARBOXYLIC ACID C2, DIHYDRATE / DICARBOXYLIC ACID, DIHYDRATE /
ETHANDIONIC ACID, DIHYDRATE / ETHANEDIOIC ACID, DIHYDRATE / OXIRIC ACID,
DIHYDRATE
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE: TEXTILE
CLEANSING PRODUCT: COMPONENT
LEATHER/FUR: DYEING
REAGENT
RECOMMENDED USE: LABORATORY CHEMICALS
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE
1.3. SUPPLIER:
LABCHEM INC
JACKSON'S POINTE COMMERCE PARK BUILDING 1000
1010 JACKSON'S POINTE COURT
ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
USA
T: 412-826-5230
F: 724-473-0647
INFO@LABCHEM.COM - WWW.LABCHEM.COM
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR 011-703-527-3887
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS-US CLASSIFICATION:
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 1B:
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION CATEGORY 1:
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS-US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US):
GHS05: CORROSION
SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
P260: DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
P264: WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE PROTECTION, FACE
PROTECTION.
P301+P330+P331:
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
P303+P361+P353:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH
WATER/SHOWER.
P305+P351+P338:
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING
P310: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION:
OTHER HAZARDS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLASSIFICATION: NONE.
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCES:
SUBSTANCE TYPE: MONO-CONSTITUENT
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS-US CLASSIFICATION
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (CAS-NO.) 6153-56-6 100 SKIN CORR. 1B, H314
(MAIN CONSTITUENT) EYE DAM. 1, H318
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
3.2. MIXTURES: NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL: CHECK THE VITAL FUNCTIONS.
UNCONSCIOUS: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRWAY AND RESPIRATION.
RESPIRATORY ARREST: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN.
CARDIAC ARREST: PERFORM RESUSCITATION.
VICTIM CONSCIOUS WITH LABORED BREATHING: HALF-SEATED.
VICTIM IN SHOCK: ON HIS BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY RAISED.
VOMITING:
PREVENT ASPHYXIA/ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. PREVENT COOLING BY COVERING THE
VICTIM (NO WARMING UP). KEEP WATCHING THE VICTIM. GIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL AID.
KEEP THE VICTIM CALM, AVOID PHYSICAL STRAIN.
DEPENDING ON THE VICTIM'S CONDITION: DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION:
REMOVE THE VICTIM INTO FRESH AIR. RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS: CONSULT A
DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER. DO NOT APPLY (CHEMICAL) NEUTRALIZING
AGENTS. TAKE VICTIM TO A DOCTOR IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT APPLY NEUTRALIZING AGENTS.
TAKE VICTIM TO AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTION:
GIVE LOTS OF WATER TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL POISON
INFORMATION CENTRE (WWW.BIG.BE/ANTIGIF.HTM). CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL
SERVICE IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL.
DOCTOR: ADMINISTRATION OF CHEMICAL ANTIDOTE.
DOCTOR: GASTRIC LAVAGE IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND DELAYED):
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
AFTER INHALATION OF DUST:
DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
IRRITATION OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. NAUSEA. VOMITING.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT: TINGLING/IRRITATION OF THE SKIN.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
MAY STAIN THE SKIN. DISCOLORATION OF THE (FINGER)NAILS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: IRRITATION OF THE EYE TISSUE.
ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA. NAUSEA. BLOOD IN VOMIT. BLOOD IN
STOOL. SHOCK.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
DECREASED RENAL FUNCTION. CHANGE IN URINE OUTPUT. CHANGE IN URINE
COMPOSITION.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
DECREASED RENAL FUNCTION. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. COUGHING. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION.
4.3. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
PREFERABLY:
WATER SPRAY. POLYVALENT FOAM. ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM. ABC POWDER. CARBON
DIOXIDE.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NO UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA KNOWN.
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRE HAZARD:
DIRECT FIRE HAZARD.: NON-FLAMMABLE.
IN FINELY DIVIDED STATE: INCREASED FIRE HAZARD.
INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD.: HEATING INCREASES THE FIRE HAZARD.
REACTIONS INVOLVING A FIRE HAZARD: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
DIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD.: FINE DUST IS EXPLOSIVE WITH AIR.
INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD.: DUST CLOUD CAN BE IGNITED BY A SPARK.
REACTIONS WITH EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
REACTIVITY:
ON HEATING: RELEASE OF CORROSIVE GASES/VAPORS (FORMIC ACID).
UPON COMBUSTION: CO AND CO2 ARE FORMED.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (STRONG) OXIDIZERS:
(INCREASED) RISK OF FIRE/EXPLOSION.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME) BASES: RELEASE OF HEAT.
DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO UV LIGHT:
RELEASE OF CORROSIVE GASES/VAPORS (FORMIC ACID).
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FIRE:
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: KEEP UPWIND.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: HAVE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
COOL TANKS/DRUMS WITH WATER SPRAY/REMOVE THEM INTO SAFETY. DILUTE TOXIC
GASES WITH WATER SPRAY.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
HEAT/FIRE EXPOSURE: COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: GLOVES. FACE-SHIELD. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
DUST CLOUD PRODUCTION: COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS.
DUST CLOUD PRODUCTION:
DUST-TIGHT SUIT. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
MARK THE DANGER AREA. PREVENT DUST CLOUD FORMATION, E.G. BY WETTING. NO
NAKED FLAMES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
IN CASE OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: KEEP UPWIND.
IN CASE OF REACTIVITY HAZARD: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
MEASURES IN CASE OF DUST RELEASE:
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: KEEP UPWIND.
DUST PRODUCTION: HAVE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: STOP ENGINES AND NO SMOKING.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: NO NAKED FLAMES OR SPARKS.
DUST: SPARK-/EXPLOSION PROOF APPLIANCES/LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: VENTILATE AREA. STOP RELEASE.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: PREVENT ENTRY TO SEWERS AND PUBLIC WATERS.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
FOR CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN RELEASED SUBSTANCE, PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS. CONSULT
"MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT MATERIAL OF CONTAINERS. PLUG THE LEAK, CUT
OFF THE SUPPLY. KNOCK DOWN/DILUTE DUST CLOUD WITH WATER SPRAY.
POWDERED FORM: NO COMPRESSED AIR FOR PUMPING OVER SPILLS.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
STOP DUST CLOUD BY HUMIDIFYING. NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH QUICKLIME OR SODA
ASH. SCOOP SOLID SPILL INTO CLOSING CONTAINERS. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" FOR
SUITABLE CONTAINER MATERIALS.
POWDERED:
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR PUMPING OVER SPILLS. CLEAN CONTAMINATED
SURFACES WITH AN EXCESS OF WATER. WASH CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AFTER
HANDLING.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
COMPLY WITH THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
IMMEDIATELY. CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. USE CORROSION PROOF EQUIPMENT.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN/DRY THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE.
POWDERED FORM:
NO COMPRESSED AIR FOR PUMPING OVER. AVOID RAISING DUST. KEEP AWAY FROM
NAKED FLAMES/HEAT.
IN FINELY DIVIDED STATE: USE SPARK-/EXPLOSION PROOF APPLIANCES.
FINELY DIVIDED:
KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES/SPARKS. OBSERVE STRICT HYGIENE. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION IN THE AIR REGULARLY.
CARRY OPERATIONS IN THE OPEN/UNDER LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION OR WITH
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
WASH HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING AND WHEN LEAVING WORK. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
TECHNICAL MEASURES:
PROPER GROUNDING PROCEDURES TO AVOID STATIC ELECTRICITY SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: STRONG BASES. METALS. ACID CHLORIDES.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: HEAT SOURCES.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 20 DEG. C
HEAT-IGNITION:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: HEAT SOURCES. IGNITION SOURCES.
PROHIBITIONS ON MIXED STORAGE:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM:
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. OXIDIZING AGENTS. STRONG ACIDS. (STRONG) BASES.
WATER/MOISTURE.
STORAGE AREA:
STORE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. STORE IN A DRY AREA. STORE IN A DARK AREA.
KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL RULES ON PACKAGING:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
CLOSING. WATERTIGHT. DRY. CLEAN. OPAQUE. CORRECTLY LABELED. MEET THE LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS. SECURE FRAGILE PACKAGINGS IN SOLID CONTAINERS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS:
SUITABLE MATERIAL: SYNTHETIC MATERIAL.
MATERIAL TO AVOID: IRON.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (6153-56-6):
ACGIH:
ACGIH TWA (MG/M3):
1 MG/M3 (OXALIC ACID; USA; TIME-WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXPOSURE LIMIT 8 H; TLV -
ADOPTED VALUE)
ACGIH:
ACGIH STEL (MG/M3):
2 MG/M3 (OXALIC ACID; USA; SHORT TIME VALUE; TLV - ADOPTED VALUE)
OSHA:
OSHA PEL (TWA) (MG/M3): 1 MG/M3
IDLH:
US IDLH (MG/M3): 500 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/M3): 1 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (STEL) (MG/M3): 2 MG/M3
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY GLASSES. GLOVES. FACE SHIELD. CHEMICAL
RESISTANT APRON.
DUST PRODUCTION: DUST MASK WITH FILTER TYPE P2.
MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
GIVE EXCELLENT RESISTANCE:
BUTYL RUBBER. NATURAL RUBBER. NEOPRENE. NITRILE RUBBER. VITON. PVC.
GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE:
LEATHER. CHLORINATED POLYETHYLENE. POLYETHYLENE. NEOPRENE/NATURAL RUBBER.
GIVE LESS RESISTANCE: STYRENE-BUTADIENE RUBBER. NITRILE RUBBER/PVC. PVA
HAND PROTECTION: GLOVES
EYE PROTECTION: FACE SHIELD.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: HEAD/NECK PROTECTION.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: DUSTPROOF CLOTHING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
DUST PRODUCTION: DUST MASK WITH FILTER TYPE P2
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
APPEARANCE: CRYSTALLINE SOLID. POWDER. GRAINS.
COLOR: COLORLESS OR WHITE
ODOR: ODORLESS
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: 1 (13%)
PH SOLUTION: 13%
MELTING POINT: 101 DEG. C
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLASH POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: 22 HPA (50 DEG. C)
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: 4.3
RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.6
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 1653 KG/M3
MOLECULAR MASS: 126.07 G/MOL
SOLUBILITY:
SOLUBLE IN WATER. SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL. SOLUBLE IN ETHER. SOLUBLE IN
GLYCEROL.
WATER: 14 G/100 ML
ETHANOL: 40 G/100 ML
LOG POW: -1.74 (ESTIMATED VALUE)
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: 157 DEG. C
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION:
SATURATION CONCENTRATION: 0.0015 G/M3
OTHER PROPERTIES: HYGROSCOPIC. MAY SUBLIMATE. SUBSTANCE HAS ACID REACTION.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY:
ON HEATING: RELEASE OF CORROSIVE GASES/VAPORS (FORMIC ACID).
UPON COMBUSTION: CO AND CO2 ARE FORMED.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (STRONG) OXIDIZERS:
(INCREASED) RISK OF FIRE/EXPLOSION.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME) BASES: RELEASE OF HEAT.
DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO UV LIGHT:
RELEASE OF CORROSIVE GASES/VAPORS (FORMIC ACID).
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: UNSTABLE ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. HYGROSCOPIC.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NONE.
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. HIGH TEMPERATURE. MOISTURE. AVOID DUST FORMATION.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
STRONG OXIDIZERS. STRONG BASES. METALS. ACID CHLORIDES.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: CARBON MONOXIDE. CARBON DIOXIDE.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION; SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
ACUTE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (6153-56-6):
LD50 ORAL RAT: 7500 MG/KG
LD50 DERMAL RAT: 20000 MG/KG
ATE US (ORAL): 7500 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (DERMAL): 20000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 1 (13%)
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 1 (13%)
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
AFTER INHALATION OF DUST:
DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. NAUSEA. VOMITING.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT: TINGLING/IRRITATION OF THE SKIN.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
MAY STAIN THE SKIN. DISCOLORATION OF THE (FINGER)NAILS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: IRRITATION OF THE EYE TISSUE.
ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA. NAUSEA. BLOOD IN VOMIT. BLOOD IN
STOOL. SHOCK.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
DECREASED RENAL FUNCTION. CHANGE IN URINE OUTPUT. CHANGE IN URINE
COMPOSITION.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
DECREASED RENAL FUNCTION. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. COUGHING. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY
ECOLOGY - GENERAL:
CLASSIFICATION CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT: NOT APPLICABLE.
ECOLOGY - AIR:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE OZONE LAYER (REGULATION (EC) NO
1005/2009).
ECOLOGY - WATER:
MILD WATER POLLUTANT (SURFACE WATER). GROUND WATER POLLUTANT. HARMFUL TO
FISHES. SLIGHTLY HARMFUL TO INVERTEBRATES (DAPHNIA) (EC50 (48H): 100 - 1000
MG/L). SLIGHTLY HARMFUL TO ALGAE (EC50 (72H): 100 - 1000 MG/L). SLIGHTLY
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS (EC50 (48H): 100 - 1000 MG/L). PH SHIFT.
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (6153-56-6):
LC50 FISH 1: 34.1 MG/L (LC50; 96 H)
EC50 DAPHNIA 1: 137 MG/L (EC50; 48 H)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (6153-56-6):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
READILY BIODEGRADABLE IN WATER. READILY BIODEGRADABLE IN WATER IN ANAEROBIC
CONDITIONS. PHOTOLYSIS IN WATER. BIODEGRADABLE IN THE SOIL. PHOTOLYSIS IN
THE AIR.
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (6153-56-6):
LOG POW: -1.74 (ESTIMATED VALUE)
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
BIOACCUMULATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
REMOVE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS.
HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER WITH OTHER WASTE. DIFFERENT
TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER IF THIS MAY ENTAIL A
RISK OF POLLUTION OR CREATE PROBLEMS FOR THE FURTHER MANAGEMENT OF THE
WASTE. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE MANAGED RESPONSIBLY. ALL ENTITIES THAT
STORE, TRANSPORT OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY
MEASURES TO PREVENT RISKS OF POLLUTION OR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
REMOVE TO AN AUTHORIZED INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND A FLUE
GAS SCRUBBER WITH ENERGY RECOVERY.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
LWCA (THE NETHERLANDS):
KGA CATEGORY 03. HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2008/98/EC.
ECOLOGY - WASTE MATERIALS: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
UN3261 CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
UN-NO.(DOT): UN3261
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
8 - CLASS 8 - CORROSIVE MATERIAL 49 CFR 173.136
PACKING GROUP (DOT): II - MEDIUM DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 8 - CORROSIVE
CORROSIVE, CLASS/DIVISION 8
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 212
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 240
DOT SYMBOLS: G - IDENTIFIES PSN REQUIRING A TECHNICAL NAME
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
IB8 - AUTHORIZED IBCS:
METAL (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B AND 31N); RIGID PLASTICS
(11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1,
21HZ2, 31HZ1 AND 31HZ2); FIBERBOARD (11G); WOODEN (11C, 11D AND 11F);
FLEXIBLE (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 OR
13M2).
IP2 - WHEN IBCS OTHER THAN METAL OR RIGID PLASTICS IBCS ARE USED, THEY MUST
BE OFFERED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN A CLOSED FREIGHT CONTAINER OR A CLOSED
TRANSPORT VEHICLE.
IP4 - FLEXIBLE, FIBERBOARD OR WOODEN IBCS MUST BE SIFT-PROOF AND
WATER-RESISTANT OR BE FITTED WITH A SIFT-PROOF AND WATER-RESISTANT LINER.
T3 - 2.65 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL............. 178.275(D)(2)
TP33 - THE PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION ASSIGNED FOR THIS SUBSTANCE APPLIES
FOR GRANULAR AND POWDERED SOLIDS AND FOR SOLIDS WHICH ARE FILLED AND
DISCHARGED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT WHICH ARE COOLED AND
TRANSPORTED AS A SOLID MASS. SOLID SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED OR OFFERED FOR
TRANSPORT ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT ARE AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN
PORTABLE TANKS CONFORMING TO THE PROVISIONS OF PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION T4
FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF PACKING GROUP III OR T7 FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF
PACKING GROUP II, UNLESS A TANK WITH MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINIMUM SHELL THICKNESS, MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE,
PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICES OR BOTTOM OUTLETS ARE ASSIGNED IN WHICH CASE THE
MORE STRINGENT TANK INSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY. FILLING
LIMITS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PORTABLE TANK SPECIAL PROVISION TP3.
SOLIDS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE MATERIAL MUST BE
TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 154
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 173.27): 15 KG
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 175.75): 50 KG
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
B - (I) THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO
VESSEL AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL CARRYING A NUMBER OF PASSENGERS LIMITED TO
NOT MORE THAN THE LARGER OF 25 PASSENGERS, OR ONE PASSENGER PER EACH 3 M OF
OVERALL VESSEL LENGTH; AND (II) "ON DECK ONLY" ON PASSENGER VESSELS IN
WHICH THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(I) OF THIS
SECTION IS EXCEEDED.
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (6153-56-6):
NOT LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT)
INVENTORY
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) INVENTORY EXCEPT FOR:
OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE CAS-NO. 6153-56-6 100%
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 - THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SUBSTANCES
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
REVISION DATE: 01/16/2018
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES: SEE SECTION 16:
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 3 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS OR PERMANENT INJURY.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 1 - MATERIALS THAT MUST BE PREHEATED BEFORE IGNITION CAN
OCCUR.
NFPA REACTIVITY 0 - MATERIAL THAT IN THEMSELVES ARE NORMALLY STABLE,
EVEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MAJOR INJURY LIKELY UNLESS PROMPT
ACTION IS TAKEN AND MEDICAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN
FLAMMABILITY 1 SLIGHT HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT MUST BE PREHEATED
BEFORE IGNITION WILL OCCUR. INCLUDES LIQUIDS, SOLIDS
AND SEMI SOLIDS HAVING A FLASH POINT ABOVE 200 F.
(CLASS IIIB)
PHYSICAL 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY STABLE,
EVEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, AND WILL NOT REACT WITH
WATER, POLYMERIZE, DECOMPOSE, CONDENSE, OR
SELF-REACT. NON-EXPLOSIVES.
PERSONAL PROTECTION F
F - SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, DUST
RESPIRATOR
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