NORTH STRONG (FM: PFIZER CHEMICAL CO) -- OXALIC ACID  -- 6810-00-264-3937
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXALIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3937
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORTH STRONG (FM: PFIZER CHEMICAL CO)
Emergency Phone Num:212-573-1200
CAGE:KO971
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIOCLINICAL LABORATORIES INC NORTH STRONG DIV
Address:7322 WESTMORE RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20850-1260
Country:US
Phone:212-573-1200/FAX (9-1)908-454-3124
CAGE:9A714
Company Name:NORTH STRONG (FM: PFIZER CHEMICAL CO)
CAGE:KO971

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

Ingred Name:OXALIC ACID
CAS:144-62-7
RTECS #:RO2450000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/2 STEL; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:EXTERNAL: SKIN IRRITATION OR SEVERE BURNS. INT:
    SYSTEMIC POISONING IF INGESTED/OVEREXPOS. TO DUST.

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

First Aid:EXT: WASH SKIN W/HOT, STRONG EPSOM SALTS. EYES: FLUSH W/H*2O
    & GET MED ATTN. INT:CALL PHYSICIAN IMMED, ADMINISTER DILUTE SOLN OF
    ANY SOLUBLE CALCIUM OR MAGNESIUM SALT,I.E.MILK OF MAGNESIA,LIME
    WATER O R MILK,DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. INHALED: GET MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:SEE ADD. DATA
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.,& GOGGLES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED ABOVE 160C DECOMPOSES TO
    CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE & FORMIC ACID

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

Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER BY VACUUM OR BROOM SWEEP-UP.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (FORMIC ACID &
    CARBON MONOXIDE) CAN CREATE SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR FEED OR FOOD PRODUCTS. SOLUTIONS
    LOSE ACID (TOXIC FUMES) AT 100C

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN VAPOR CONC. OR DUST LEVEL BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SOFT-SIDE SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FREQUENT SHOWERS BY PERSONNEL; USE OF
    PROTECTIVE CREAMS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C2
Spec Gravity:1.653
Solubility in Water:9.5GM/100ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS WHITE CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDANTS,CHLORITES,HYPOCHLORITES,FURFURYL ALC.,SILVER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID,CO,CO*2 REPORTED AT FIRE
    TEMPERATURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAINERIZE FOR SHIPMENT TO AN APPROVED
    DISPOSAL SITE.

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