J T BAKER INC -- OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-264-3937
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/28/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3937
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151, 800-424-8802
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:OXALIC ACID, DIHYDRATE (LIMITS AS OXALIC ACID, CAS
    NO.144-62- 7.)
CAS:6153-56-6
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3;2 MG/M3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3;2 MG/M3 STEL

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:ORAL,RAT:375 MG/KG;DRML,RBT:20 G/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: INHAL-CORROSION OF MOUTH,
    THROAT, & STOMACH, HEADACHE, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING, CHEST
    PAINS, SEVERE LUNG IRRITATION, PULMONARY EDEMA, & MAY BE FATAL.
    SKIN/EYE-SEVERE BURNS. CHRONIC: KIDNE Y DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, CONVULSIONS, BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT,
    AND STOMACH, AND MAY BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE, KIDNEY
    DISORDERS, SKIN DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER, MILK OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHALATION-REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, PERFORM CPR. IF BREATHING IS HARD,
    GIVE OXYGEN . RINSE MOUTH OR GOGGLE REPEATEDLY WITHCOLD WATER.
    SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
    SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSTIVE PRESSURE MODE & FULL PROT
    EQUIP. MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF WITHOUT RISK
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOTE: DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN, DRY METAL CONTAINER AND COVER WITH DRY SAND, LIME OR SODA
    ASH, KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTL Y COVERED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV.
    AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 10 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD HIGH-EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA IS  ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C2
Melt/Freeze Pt:=100.6C, 213.F
Vapor Density:4.3
Spec Gravity:1.65
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, SILVER AND SILVER COMPOUNDS,
    MOST COMMON METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZ WASTE NO:D002 (CORROSIVE
    WASTE).

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