SECTION I : MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Material

:

Diethyl Oxalate [C₂H₅COOC₂H₅]

SECTION II : HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL

Name of the Chemical

:

Diethyl Oxalate

Concentration

:

99%

CAS Number

:

Not Available

LD 50

:

0.4 to 1.6gm/kg

SECTION III : PHYSICAL DATA FOR MATERIAL

Physical state

:

Liquid

Solubility in water

:

Not soluble but decomposes

Vapor Density

:

Not available

Specific Gravity

:

1.07

Odour thresh hold

:

Not available

Boiling point

:

163°C

Freezing point

:

Not available

Coefficient of water /
oil distribution

:

Not available

SECTION IV : FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD OF MATERIAL

Flameability

:

Not flammable

Means of extination

:

Chemical foam, DCP, Water spray

Special procedures

:

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Flash point and method

:

65°C

Upper explosive limit

:

Not applicable

Lower explosive limit

:

Not applicable

Auto Ignition temp.

:

TDG Flammability

Hazardous combusion products

:

Not pertinent

Explosion data

:

Not available

Sensitivity to static discharge

:

Not available

SECTION V : REACTIVITY DATA

Chemical stability

:

Stable

Incompatibility with other substances

:

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Reactivity and under what conditions

:

Hydrolysed to Oxalic Acid

Hazardous decomposition product

:

Oxalic Acid

SECTION VI : TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL

Route of entry

:

Inhalation of vapors causes slight anemia. If swallowed can cause disturbance on inspirator and muscle twitching

Effect of acute exposure

:

Weakness, Headache, Nausea

Effect of chronic exposure

:

Anemia (temporary effect)

SECTION VII : PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal protective

:

Goggles, Rubber gloves, Apron.

Leak and spill procedure

:

Shut off leak, prevent entering sewers. Contain liquid with sand and earth.

Waste disposal

:

Neutralise with lime powder and bury the sludge.

Handling procedure and Storage requirement, Shipping information.

:

Keep containers in dry and in shade.

SECTION VII : PREVENTIVE MEASURES

First Aid Measures

:

If substance has got into eyes, wash with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove soaked clothing. Seek medical treatment when anyone has symptoms apparently due to swallowing.