VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC., UNIVAR CORP. -- OXALIC ACID  -- 6810-00-264-3937
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXALIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3937
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC., UNIVAR CORP.
Address:1600 NORTON BLDG. 801 2ND AVENUE
City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98104-1564
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-447-5911
Emergency Phone Num:206-447-5911/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:C.A. EISENHARD
CAGE:87664
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC., UNIVAR CORP.
Address:1600 NORTON BLDG. 801 2ND AVENUE
Box:City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98104-1564
Country:US
Phone:206-447-5911/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:87664

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

Ingred Name:OXALIC ACID
CAS:144-62-7
RTECS #:RO2450000
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE DETERMINED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2 STEL; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-IRRITATION OF EYES & UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, ULCERATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE OF THE NOSE &
    THROAT. EYE-IRRITATION. SKIN-PROLONGED EXPOSURE, DERMATITIS.
    INGESTION-FEW GRAMS CAN BE FATAL.  SEVERE CORROSION OF THE MOUTH,
    THROAT &DIGESTIVE TRACT. PROLONGED EXPOSURE DELAYED KIDNEY & LIVER
    DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-HEADACHE AND NERVOUSNESS. PROLONGED
    EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE PAIN IN THE BACK, EMACIATION AND WEAKNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
    IF NEEDED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER. CALL
    DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOLUTION OF EPSOM SALT, SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION . INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER, MILK,
    SOLUBLE CALCIUM OR MAGNESIUM SALT. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR
    ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER TO COOL
    NEARBY CONTAINERS & STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF IGNITION
    SINCE VAPORS DECOMPOSE TO HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.
    FOAM OR WATER ON MOLTEN OXALIC ACID MAY FROTH.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE DEMAND MODE. FOR SMALL SPILL SWEEP
    UP AND DISPOSE OF IN DOT APPROVED WASTE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE. STORE AWAY
    FROM ALL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED & WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY CONTAINER. OBEY ALL
    HAZARD WARNINGS.

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

Respiratory Protection:BASED UPON CONTAMINATION LEVELS USE NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION MAINTAINING EXHAUSTS
    BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES UNLESS RESPIRATOR WORN.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS, RUBBER APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:=111.1C, 232.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=101.1C, 214.F
Vapor Pres:NIL
Spec Gravity:1.65
Solubility in Water:9.5
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT COLORLESS CRYSTALS: ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, SILVER COMPOUNDS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, OLEUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, AND
    TEMPERATURES ABOVE 212F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY LIBERATE CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    CARBON DIOIXDE, AND TOXIC FORMIC ACID.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT & MATERIALS USED
    IN CLEANING UP SPILLS OR LEAKS IN A MANNER APPROVED FOR THIS
    MATERIAL. CONSULT REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL
    PROCEDURES. EMPTY CONTA INERS RETAIN RESIDUE & ARE SUBJECT TO
    PROPER DISPL

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