SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 10
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Oxalic acid |
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1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
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| Other names | Aktisal; Aquisal; Oxaalzuur |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Industrial and scientific research use. |
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| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Zhongshan Greenrock Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Address | No. 138, Jinsan Avenue, Sanjiao Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China |
| Telephone | +86-2087066781 |
| export@greenrockchem.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | +86-2087066781 |
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| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Dermal
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |  |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | H302 Harmful if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| Response | P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P317 Get medical help. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| Storage | none |
| Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxalic acid | Oxalic acid | 144-62-7 | 205-634-3 | ≈ 99% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Following skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for at least 15 minutes. Refer for medical attention .
Following eye contact
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
As dust or as a solution, can cause severe burns of eyes, skin, or mucous membranes. Ingestion of 5 grams has caused death with symptoms of nausea, shock, collapse, and convulsions coming on rapidly. Repeated or prolonged skin exposure can cause dermatitis and slow-healing ulcers. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Treatment should be rapidly instituted by giving a dilute solution of calcium lactate, lime water, finely pulverized chalk, plaster, and/or milk to supply large amounts of calcium to inactivate oxalate by forming an insoluble calcium salt in the stomach. Gastric lavage is controversial, since this may compound an already severe corrosive lesion in the esophagus or stomach. However, if used, gastric lavage should be done with limewater (calcium hydroxide). Intravenous gluconate or calcium chloride solutions should be given to prevent hypocalcemic tetany; in severe cases parathyroid extract also has been given. ... Additionally, acute renal failure should be anticipated, and careful fluid management is necessary. Oxalates
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, dry chem, "alc resistant" foam, or carbon dioxide. dust may be reduced with water spray. aqueous solution must be contained for disposal. use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool. water may cause foaming of molten material. oxalic acid dihydrate
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Generates poisonous gases (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance, protective gloves and safety goggles. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance, protective gloves and safety goggles. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. Mix and add water. Neutralize and drain into a drain with sufficient water.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed.STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED LOCATION. OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
TLV: 1 mg/m3, as TWA; 2 mg/m3 as STEL.EU-OEL: 1 mg/m3 as TWA
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Solid. Crystalline. |
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| Colour | White. |
| Odour | Odorless. |
| Melting point/freezing point | Remarks:At atmospheric pressure. |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | Sublimes (NIOSH, 2016) |
| Flammability | Combustible Solid |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
| Flash point | 101-157°C |
| Auto-ignition temperature | > 400 °C. Remarks:At atmospheric pressure. |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 75° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Pow = -1.7. Temperature:23 °C. |
| Vapour pressure | 0 mm Hg. Temperature:25 °C. |
| Density and/or relative density | 0.813 g/cm³. Temperature:20 °C. |
| Relative vapour density | 4.4 (vs air) |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces formic acid and carbon monoxide. The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with some silver compounds. This produces explosive silver oxalate. Attacks some forms of plastic.
10.2 Chemical stability
Oxalic acid can be dehydrated by careful drying @ 100 deg c, but losses occur through sublimation oxalic acid dihydrate
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
OXALIC ACID is hygroscopic and sensitive to heat. This compound may react violently with furfuryl alcohol, silver, sodium, perchlorate, sodium hypochlorite, strong oxidizers, sodium chlorite, acid chlorides, metals and alkali metals. (NTP, 1992). The heating of mixtures of Oxalic acid and urea has lead to explosions. This is due to the rapid generation of the gases CO2, CO, and NH3 [Praxis Naturwiss. Chem., 1987, 36(8), 41-42]. Oxalic acid and urea react at high temperatures to form toxic and flammable ammonia and carbon monoxide gases, and inert CO2 gas [Von Bentzinger, R. et al., Praxis Naturwiss. Chem., 1987, 36(8), 41-42].
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Reacts with strong alkalies, strong oxidizing materials, chlorites, and hypochlorites. Oxalic acid dihydrate
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Decomp products incl carbon monoxide & formic acid.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (male) - 9.5 mL/kg bw. Remarks:475 mg/kg bw.
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: LD50 - rabbit - 20 000 mg/kg bw.
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. The substance may cause effects on the calcium balance after ingestion. Exposure at high levels could cause death.
STOT-repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Exposure may result in kidney stones, slow-healing ulcers and black finger nails.
Aspiration hazard
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC0 - Leuciscus idus melanotus - 250 mg/L - 48 h.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - Daphnia magna - 162.2 mg/L - 48 h.
- Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (previous names: Raphidocelis subcapitata, Selenastrum capricornutum) - > 19.83 - < 21.35 mg/L - 72 h.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: Toxicity Threshold - Pseudomonas putida - 1 550 mg/L - 16 h.
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Six tests at oxalic acid initial concns of 3.3 to 10 ppm exhibited 75 to 202 %BODT over an incubation period of 5 days in an aerobic screening study using sewage inoculum(1). A 78 and 55.5 %BODT for oxalic acid was measured under aerobic conditions over a period of 5 days in screening tests at 20 deg C using sewage inoculum(2). Oxalic acid at initial concns of 0.00375, 0.0375, and 0.375 ppm exhibited 95, 99, and 100% degradation, respectively, in an aerobic screening study at 25 deg C using sewage inoculum(3). In another screening study using sewage inoculum, 68 and 64 %BODT were measured for oxalic acid at initial concns of 10 and 20 ppm, respectively, over a 5 day incubation period(4). An 89 %BODT was measured for oxalic acid (10 ppm initial concn) in an aerobic screening study using sewage inoculum at 19.5-20.5 deg C over an incubation period of 5 days(5).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Based on an average experimental water solubility of 220,000 mg/L at 25 deg C(1) and a regression derived equation(2), the BCF for oxalic acid can be estimated to be approximately 0.6(SRC) and therefore should not be expected to bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Based on an average experimental water solubility of 220,000 mg/L at 25 deg C(1) and a regression derived equation(2), the Koc for undissociated oxalic acid can be estimated to be approximately 5. This Koc value indicates that oxalic acid will have very high mobility in soil(3); therefore, adsorption to soil and sediment may not be an important fate process. Based on pKa1 and pKa2 values of 1.25 and 4.28(4) respectively, oxalic acid will exist primarily as the oxalate ion under environmental conditions (pH 5-9). No experimental data are available to determine whether the oxalate ion will adsorb to sediment or soil more strongly than its estimated Koc value indicates(SRC).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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| Oxalic acid | Oxalic acid | 144-62-7 | 205-634-3 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
| EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2024 |
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| Revision Date | July 15, 2024 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
Oxalic acid may sublime at temperatures >100 °C at reduced pressure. Optimal sublimation temperature is 157 °C. At higher temperatures it partly decomposes.Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.Some producers do not classify this substance under UN 3261.
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