ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP. -- OXALIC ACID  -- 6810-00-264-6625
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXALIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6625
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP.
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-2000
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:OXALIC ACID
CAS:144-62-7
RTECS #:RO2450000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2 STEL; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN,INHALE:CAUSES IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    VERY TOXIC, CORROSIVE POISON.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W H*2O,GET MEDICAL ATTN; SKIN: FLUSH
    W H*2O; INHALED: GIVE ART RESP IF NEEDED,GET MED ATTN; INGESTED:
    DRINK H*2O, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:COMBUSTIBL SOLID
Extinguishing Media:H*2O SPRAY,DRY CHEM., ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP., & GOGGLES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF MOLTEN, H*2O OR FOAM MAY CAUSE
    FROTHING. RELEASES FORMIC ACID, CO, & CO*2 AT FIRE TEMPERATURES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE FLAME/IGNITION SOURCES. SM SPILL:
    SWEEP UP MATL. LG SPILL: SHOVEL MATL INTO CONTAINERS. AVOID
    DUSTING. NOTE: PRODUCT IS TOXIC.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA,AWAY FROM ANY ACUTE FIRE HAZARDS. OUTSIDE STORAGE PREFERRED.
    KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING OR EATING WHEN HANDLING PRODUCT. CONTACT W
    EYES MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE. SEE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL DATA
    SHEET D-406, "OXALIC ACID".

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FUME OR HIGH EFF PARTICULATE RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN LOW DUST,LOW MIST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,FACE SHIELD,CLOTHING TO AVOID
    SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS:ETHANEDIOIC ACID;OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE. SUBLIMES AT BOILING
    POINT. ITEM IS CLASS 2(SMALL CRYSTALS)IN SPECIFICATIONS.
    LD50(ORL-RAT)IS 375 MG/KG.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=150.C, 302.F
Spec Gravity:1.653
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDANTS,CHLORITES,HYPOCHLORITES,FURFURYL ALC., SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:COMBUSTIBLE SOLID AT 215F; DECOMPOSES
    300-320F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID,CO,CO*2 REPORTED AT FIRE
    TEMPERATURES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT SEWER. SM & LG SPILL: DEPOSIT IN POSTED
    TOXIC SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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