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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
6153-56-6	Oxalic acid dihydrate	99+%	unlisted

Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 21/22

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: white. Danger! If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. getmedical attention immediately. if victim is fully conscious, give acupful of water. never give anything by mouth to an unconsciousperson. Corrosive. May cause kidney damage. May cause severerespiratory and digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Maycause severe eye and skin irritation with possible burns. If inhaled,remove to fresh air and get medical aid immediately.
Target Organs: Kidneys.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause kidney damage. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. Overexposure can cause hypocalcemia and kidney injury.
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation.
Chronic: Not available.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further exposure.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: The use of Calcium gluconate to precipitate the oxalate should be determined by only qualified medical personnel.

Section 5 - Firefighting Measures

General Information: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 157 deg C (314.60 deg F)
NFPA Rating: Not published. Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available. Upper: Not available.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Absorb the liquid and scrub the area with detergent and water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Oxalic acid dihydrate	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Oxalic acid dihydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:101 - 102 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:157 deg C
Solubility: 138 G/L IN WATER (200C)
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C2H2O4.2H2O
Molecular Weight:

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, combustible materials, alkaline materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Reacts with furfuryl alcohol, silver, sodium chloride, and sodium hypochlorite. Contact with oxidizing materials may result in an explosive reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 6153-56-6 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 6153-56-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Shore crab LC50=240 mg/L/48H Chronic plant toxicity=100 ppm
Environmental Fate: Not available.
Physical/Chemical: Not available.
Other: Not available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration ofContaminants: None listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity ReferenceLevels: None listed.
RCRA F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE)	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.*	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.	No information available.
Hazard Class:	8	8	8(39B)	8
UN Number:	UN3261	UN3261	UN3261	UN3261
Packing Group:	II	II		II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 6153-56-6 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 6153-56-6 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 6153-56-6: 1
Canada

None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list. WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 6153-56-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #2 Date: 9/02/1997
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