GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP. -- OXALIC ACID  -- 6810-00-264-3937
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXALIC ACID
MSDS Date:10/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3937
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP.
Address:90 EAST HALSEY RD
Box:395
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-631-8050
Emergency Phone Num:800-631-8050
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44

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

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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS  375 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION- PULMONARY EDEMA,
    SEVERE IRRITATION. EYES- BURNS, IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN-
    BURNS, BLISTERS, IRRITATION. INGESTION-SEVERE ABDOMINAL DISTRESS,
    DAMAGE TO CNS AND KIDNEYS. CHRON IC: UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. SKIN/EYES: REDNESS, BLISTERS, BURNS, BURNING
    SENSATION. INGESTION: STOMACH PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN, EYE AND
    RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
    WASH WIT H SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
    GLASS OF MILK. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION PRODUCES TOXIC GASES.	GASES
    PRODUCED ARE FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. NEUTRALIZE. SCOOP
    UP INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:20 % SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA, AWAY FROM
    FOOD, FOOD CHEMICALS, AND STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATH DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC
    VAPOR AND HEPA FILTER.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR
    REPEATED CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C2
Melt/Freeze Pt:=101.7C, 215.F
Decomp Temp:=150.C, 302.F
Spec Gravity:1.7
pH:1.3
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS CRYSTAL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS AND SILVER COMPOUNDS. STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, OLEUM,
    CHLORITES, AND HYPOCHLORITES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID AND OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
    MANUFACTURER SAYS TO DISSOLVE IN FLAMMABLE SOLVENT AND INCINERATE.

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