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Oxalic acid, anhydrous

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Oxalic acid, anhydrous
Product Code
44410

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Oxalic acid, anhydrous is a crystalline substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H312

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS05 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Corrosive hazard - Materials that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage

GHS05

GHS07 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Health hazard warning - Materials harmful to health including irritants and sensitizers

GHS07

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • 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/doctor/ ..
  • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ ... /if you feel unwell.
  • P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ ... /if you feel unwell.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

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30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

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US

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800-343-0660

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800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

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800-343-0660

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Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

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866-928-0789

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Oxalic acid, anhydrous
EC: 205-634-3
144-62-7 Not specified โœ“ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

๐Ÿซ Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

โœ… Suitable Extinguishing Media

Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

โš ๏ธ Specific Fire Hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Firefighter Protection Equipment

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

๐Ÿšจ Emergency Procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation.

๐ŸŒ Environmental Precautions

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

๐Ÿงช Physical State
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Physical State Data
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Appearance
Crystalline
๐ŸŽจ Colour
White
๐Ÿ“Š Colour Intensity
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Form
Crystalline
๐Ÿ‘ƒ Odor
Not determined
๐Ÿ“Š Odor Threshold
Not determined.
๐Ÿงช Ph
1.3
๐ŸงŠ Melting Point
ca 185 โ„ƒ (ca 365 ยฐF) (dec)
Critical Property
๐Ÿ’จ Boiling Point
>100 subl &C (>212 subl ยฐF)
Critical Property
๐Ÿ”ฅ Flash Point
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Freezing Point
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Softening Point
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Solidification Point
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Cloud Point
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Crystallisation Point
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
๐Ÿ’จ Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
๐Ÿ’จ Vapor Pressure
0.4 hPa
๐Ÿ“Š Vapor Density
Not applicable.
๐Ÿ“Š Relative Density
Not determined.
๐Ÿ“Š Bulk Density
Not available
โš–๏ธ Density
1.9 g/cm3 (15.856 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
๐Ÿ”ฅ Flammability
Not determined.
๐Ÿ“Š Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
๐Ÿ“Š Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
๐Ÿ“Š Explosive Limits
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
๐Ÿ“Š Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
๐Ÿ’ง Solubility
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
๐Ÿ“Š Solubility In Water
90 g/l
๐Ÿ“Š Solubility In Fat
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Molecular Weight
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Voc Content
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Metal Corrosion
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
๐Ÿ“Š Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

โš ๏ธ Handling Precautions

โ€ข Keep container tightly sealed.

โ€ข Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

โ€ข Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

๐Ÿช Storage Conditions

โ€ข Keep container tightly sealed.

โ€ข Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire Prevention Measures

No information known.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

๐Ÿญ Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

๐Ÿงค Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480. Glove thickness 0.11 mm.

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

๐Ÿ˜ท Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

๐Ÿฆบ Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

โœ… Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

โš—๏ธ Reactivity

No information known.

โš ๏ธ Hazardous Reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

๐Ÿšซ Conditions to Avoid

No further relevant information available.

๐Ÿงช Incompatible Materials

Bases, Oxidizing agents, Acid chlorides, Metals

๐Ÿ’จ Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

๐ŸŒฑ Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

๐ŸŒฑ Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

๐ŸŒฑ Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

๐ŸŒฑ Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

๐ŸŒฑ Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

๐ŸŒฑ Endocrine disrupting properties

No further relevant information available.

๐ŸŒฑ Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

โ™ป๏ธ Waste Treatment Methods

Recommendation Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Product Disposal Recommendations

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

๐Ÿท๏ธ UN Number

UN3261

๐Ÿ“ฆ Proper Shipping Name

Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Oxalic acid, anhydrous)

โš ๏ธ Transport Hazard Class

8

๐Ÿ“‹ Packing Group

III

๐Ÿšข IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

EMS Number: F-A,S-B

โœˆ๏ธ IATA Air Transport Precautions

EMS Number: F-A,S-B

Regulatory Information & Compliance

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status

๐Ÿ“‹ Regulatory Summary

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS). A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

โŒ Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

โ„น๏ธ Additional Regulatory Information

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Oxalic acid, anhydrous?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is Oxalic acid, anhydrous used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Oxalic acid, anhydrous?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H318: Causes serious eye damage.

What is the melting point of Oxalic acid, anhydrous?

The melting point is ca 185 โ„ƒ (ca 365 ยฐF) (dec) and the boiling point is >100 subl &C (>212 subl ยฐF).