OXALIC ACID AR/ACS

OXALIC ACID AR/ACS

Synonyms : Ethanedioic acid

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : OXALIC ACID AR
Catalogue No. : AL3363 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 6153-56-6 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 29171110
Synonyms : Ethanedioic acid
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Acute toxicity (oral),
Category 4
H302
Acute toxicity (dermal),
Category 4
H312
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 1
H314
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn; R21/22
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS05GHS05 GHS07GHS07
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H302+H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : OXALIC ACID AR/ACS
CAS No. : 6153-56-6
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Give oxygen or
artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific measures (see ...
on this label). Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Repeated exposure to this material can result in absorption through skin causing
significant health hazard. Harmful in contact with skin.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : No additional information available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :
Unsuitable extinguishing media :
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Clear up rapidly by scoop or vacuum.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear appropriate mask

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid Colour
Colour : Colorless crystalline.
Odour : odourless.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 1.3
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 189.5 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 157 °C
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : < 0.01 hPa at 20°C
Relative vapour density at 20°C : 4.4
Density : 1.9 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: 1 (g/7ml of water)
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Air contact. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Oral: Harmful if swallowed. Dermal: Harmful in contact with skin.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
pH: 1.3
Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
pH: 1.3
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 3261
UN-No. (IMDG) : 3261
UN-No. (IATA) : 3261
UN-No. (ADN) : 3261
UN-No. (RID) : 3261
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 3261, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 3261, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 3261, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 3261, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (RID) : UN 3261, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : III
Packing group (IMDG) : III
Packing group (IATA) : III
Packing group (ADN) : III
Packing group (RID) : III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C4
Special provision (ADR) : 274
Limited quantities (ADR) : 5kg
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1
Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (ADR) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP33
Tank code (ADR) : SGAV, L4BN
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 3
Special provisions for carriage - Bulk
(ADR)
: VC1, VC2, AP7
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E
EAC code : 2X
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 223, 274
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002, LP02
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08
IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B3
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T1
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
MFAG-No : 154
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y845
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 5kg
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 860
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 864
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg
Special provision (IATA) : A3
ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : C4
Special provisions (ADN) : 274
Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : C4
Special provision (RID) : 274
Limited quantities (RID) : 5kg
Excepted quantities (RID) : E1
Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (RID) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP33
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAV, L4BN
Transport category (RID) : 3
Special provisions for carriage – Bulk
(RID)
: VC1, VC2, AP7
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE11
Hazard identification number (RID) : 80
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
OXALIC ACID AR/ACS is not on the REACH Candidate List
OXALIC ACID AR/ACS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
Skin Corr. 1 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
Xn Harmful