Msds of C2h2o5 (Backup)

MSDS OF
OXALIC ACID
Product identification :-
Synonyms : Ethanedioic acid dehydrate, oxalic acid dehydrate.
CAS Number : 144-62-7 (Anhydrous), 6153-56-6 (Dihydrate)
Molecular Weight : 90.3 g/mol
Chemical Formula : C2H2O4

Hazards Identification :-
Hazardous : Yes
Poisonous : Yes (Poisonous gas are produced in fire)
Corrosive : Yes
Emergency Overview :-
Poisonous! Dangerous! Corrosive may be fatal if swallowed.
causes severe irritation and burns to skin, eyes, and
respiratory tract. harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin.
may cause kidney damage.
Health Rating : 4 - Extreme (Poison)
Flammability Rating : 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating : 1 - Slight
Contact Rating : 3 - Severe (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip : Goggles & shield, lab coat & apron, vent
hood, proper gloves
Storage Color Code : White (Corrosive).
Potential health effects :-
 Oxalic acid is corrosive to tissue. When ingested,
oxalic acid removes calcium from the blood.
 Kidney damage can be expected as the calcium is remove

d from the blood in the form of calcium oxalate.
 Then calcium oxalate obstructs the kidney tubules.
Inhalation :-
 Harmful if inhaled. Can cause severe irritation and burns
of nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
Ingestion :-
 Toxic! May cause burns, nausea, severe gastroenteritis
and vomiting, shock and convulsions. May cause renal
damage, as evidenced by bloody urine. Estimate fatal
dose is 5 to 15 grams.
Skin Contact :-
 Can cause severe irritation, possible skin burns. May be
absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact :-
 Oxalic acid is an eye irritant. It may produce corrosive
effects.
Chronic Exposure :-
 May cause inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
 Prolonged skin contact can cause dermatitis, cyanosis of

the fingers and possible ulceration. May affect kidneys.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions :

 Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye problems, or
impaired kidney may be more susceptible to the effects
of substance.
First Aid Measures :-
Inhalation :-
 Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
physician immediately.
Ingestion :-
 Vomiting can occur due to ingestion. Give large quantities
of limewater or milk to drink. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact :-
 In case of contact, wipe off excess from skin then
immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact :-
 Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of
water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper
eyelids occasionally.
Fire Fighting Measures :-
Fire :-
 Oxalic Acid is a combustible solid below 101C (215F)
Explosion :-
 Reacts explosively with strong oxidizing materials and
some silver compounds.
Fire Extinguishing Media :-

 Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon
dioxide. Foam or water on molten oxalic acid may cause
frothing. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed
containers cool.
Special Information :-
 In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and
NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with
full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other
positive pressure mode.
Accidental Release Measures :-
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified
in Section 8.
Spills :-
 Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust
into the air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Pick
up spill for recovery or disposal and place in a closed
container.
 Remove unnecessary people. If material comes in contact

with water, neutralize liquid with alkaline material (soda
ash, lime), then absorb with an inert material (e.g.
vermiculite, dry sand, earth) and place in a chemical
waste container.
 Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do

not flush to sewer.
Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection :-
Ventilation System :-
 A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the
Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of
it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved) :-

 If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face respirator
with an organic vapor cartridge and dust/mist filter may
be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the
maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is
lowest. A full-face piece respirator with an organic vapor
cartridge and dust/mist filter may be worn up to 50 times
the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or
respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.
Skin Protection :-
 Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to
prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection :-
 Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain
eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
Handling and Storage

 Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical
damage. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from
sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when
empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the
product.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES OF OXALIC ACID :-
Physical state : Granules or Crystals

Colour : White to Clear
Odour : Odourless
Solubility : Soluble in water , glycerol and alcohol. Partially
soluble in ether. Insoluble in chloroform, petroleum ether and
benzene
Specific Gravity : 1.65 at 20°C
Vapour Pressure (20 °C) : <0.14 Pa
Melting Point/Range (°C) : 101.5 (Dihydrate)
Boiling Point/Range (°C) : 149 - 160 (Dihydrate)
PH : 1.3 (0.1m solution)
Toxicology Information :-
Ingestion :-
 Swallowing can result in a severe burning pain of the
mouth, throat and stomach followed by profuse vomiting
(sometimes bloody). Small doses of oxalate in the body
can cause headache, pain and twitching in muscles, and
cramps. Larger doses can cause weak and irregular
heartbeat, drop in blood pressure and signs of heart
failure. Large doses rapidly cause a shock-like state,
convulsions, coma and possibly death.
Eye contact :-
 A severe eye irritant Contamination of eyes can result in
permanent injury.
Skin contact :-
 Contact with skin may result in irritation. Solutions of 5%
to 10% oxalic acid are irritating to the skin after
prolonged exposure and can cause corrosive injury.
Inhalation :-
 Breathing in dust may result in respiratory irritation.
Inhaled oxalic acid is readily absorbed into the body and
may cause headaches and nausea.
Long Term Effects :-

 Long term exposure can result in kidney stones and stone
formation in the urinary tract.
Disposal Considerations :-
 Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling
should be managed in an appropriate and approved
waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous
waste, this material may exhibit one or more
characteristics of a hazardous waste and require
appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal
requirements.

Msds of C2h2o5 (Backup)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Msds of C2h2o5 (Backup)

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Msds of C2h2o5 (Backup)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

MSDS OF

Molecular Weight : 90.3 g/mol

Chemical Formula : C2H2O4

 Kidney damage can be expected as the calcium is remove

 Then calcium oxalate obstructs the kidney tubules.

 Prolonged skin contact can cause dermatitis, cyanosis of

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions :

Fire Extinguishing Media :-

 Remove unnecessary people. If material comes in contact

 Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do

Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved) :-

Handling and Storage

Physical state : Granules or Crystals

Long Term Effects :-

You might also like