SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 22-Oct-2009 Revision Date 24-Dec-2021 Revision Number 6

1. Identification
Product Name Oxalic acid, anhydrous

Cat No. : AC186430000; AC186430010; AC186430010LC ; AC186430050;

AC186432500
CAS No 144-62-7
Synonyms Ethanedionic acid

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Company Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Acute oral toxicity Category 4

Acute dermal toxicity Category 4
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Target Organs - Kidney, Liver.

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

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Hazard Statements
Causes serious eye damage
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Rinse mouth
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Oxalic acid 144-62-7 >95

4. First-aid measures
General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists,
call a physician.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.

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Most important symptoms and None reasonably foreseeable. Causes severe eye damage.
effects
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point > 93.4 °C / > 200.1 °F

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature Not applicable

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Corrosive material. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container
away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 1 0 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust
formation.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Keep in suitable, closed
Up containers for disposal.

7. Handling and storage

Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid
dust formation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from
moisture. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases. Metals. Acid
chlorides.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines

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Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Oxalic acid TWA: 1 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3 IDLH: 500 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3
STEL: 2 mg/m3 (Vacated) STEL: 2 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3 STEL: 2 mg/m3
TWA: 1 mg/m3 STEL: 2 mg/m3

Legend

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH IDLH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance White
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH 1.3 9 g/L
Melting Point/Range 189 - 191 °C / 372.2 - 375.8 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point > 93.4 °C / > 200.1 °F
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure < 0.01 mmHg @ 20 °C
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity 1.900
Solubility Soluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula C2 H2 O4
Molecular Weight 90.04

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard No

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

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Conditions to Avoid Avoid dust formation. Incompatible products. Excess heat.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Metals, Acid chlorides

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Oxalic acid 375 mg/kg ( Rat ) 20 g/kg ( Rat ) Not listed

Toxicologically Synergistic No information available

Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation Causes eye burns; Irritating to respiratory system and skin

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Oxalic acid 144-62-7 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure Kidney Liver

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available

delayed

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Oxalic acid Not listed Not listed Not listed EC50 = 136.9 mg/L/48h
Persistence and Degradability Persistence is unlikely

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

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Mobility . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.

Component log Pow

Oxalic acid -0.81

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information

DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active-Inactive Flags
Oxalic acid 144-62-7 X ACTIVE -

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Oxalic acid 144-62-7 X - 205-634-3 X X X X X KE-13152

KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable

Health Administration

CERCLA Not applicable

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

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U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Oxalic acid X X X - X

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade Slight risk, Grade 1

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of

Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Oxalic acid 144-62-7 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Oxalic acid 144-62-7 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Annex I - Y34

16. Other information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: [email protected]

Creation Date 22-Oct-2009

Revision Date 24-Dec-2021
Print Date 24-Dec-2021
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of SDS

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