SECTION I : MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND USE

Material

:

Oxalic Acid C₂H₂O₄ .2H₂O

Name / Identifier

:

Ethanedioic Acid

SECTION II : HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL

Name of the Chemical

:

Oxalic Acid

Concentration

:

99.5%

CAS Number

:

144-62-7

LD 50

:

50 to 500 mg/kg

SECTION III : PHYSICAL DATA FOR MATERIAL

Physical state

:

Solid crystals

Solubility in water

:

Sinks and mixes with water

Vapor Density

:

Not pertinent

Specific Gravity

:

1.9

Odour thresh hold

:

Odour less

Boiling point

:

Decomposes

Freezing point

:

101.5°C

Coefficient of water/oil distribution

:

Non pertinent

SECTION IV : FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD OF MATERIAL

Flameability

:

Not flammable

Means of extination

:

Not pertinent

Special procedures

:

Not pertinent

Flash point and method

:

Not pertinent

Upper explosive limit

:

Not applicable

Lower explosive limit

:

Not applicable

Auto Ignition temp.

:

Not applicable

TDG flammability

:

Not applicable

Hazardous combusion products

:

Generates CO₂

Explosion data

:

Not pertinent

Sensitivity to chemical

:

Not pertinent

SECTION V : REACTIVITY DATA

Chemical stability

:

Stable

Incompatibility with other substances

:

Not pertinent

Reactivity and under what conditions

:

No reactions

Hazardous decomposition product

:

CO₂

SECTION VI : TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL

Route of entry

:

As dust or solution can cause severe burns of eyes, skin or mucous membrane, ingestion of quantities more than 5gm can be fatal

Effect of acute exposure

:

Burning sensation

Effect of chronic exposure

:

Can cause dermatitis and slow healing ulcers

SECTION VII : PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal protective

:

Respirator for dust. Rubber gloves, safety glasses, Rubber safety shoes, Apron for splash protection

Leak and spill procedure

:

Avoid contact with solid, keep people away, isolate and remove discharged material.

Waste disposal

:

Collect in water proof bags. Neutralise using soda and solution

Handling procedure and Equipment

:

Use personal protective equipment, collect in water proof bags

Storage requirement

:

Store in water proof bags or drums

Shipping Information

:

Store at ambiant temp. in dry place. No inert atmosphere required.

SECTION VIII : FIRST AID MEASURES

First Aid Measures

:

Call for medical aid. Dust will burn eyes, nose and throat. If inhaled will cause difficulty in breathing. Move to fresh air, if breathing stopped give artificial respiration and give oxygen, flush affected areas with plenty of water, if swallowed drink water or milk.