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CAS No.: 583-52-8 (Anhydrous) 6487-48-5 (Monohydrate)
Molecular Weight: 184.24
Chemical Formula: K2C2O4 . H2O
Product Codes: 161175
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Potassium Oxalate 583-52-8 98 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust is corrosive to mucous membranes. Oxalates
can be absorbed through the lungs. Symptoms of poisoning include nervousness,
cramps, central nervous system depression.
Ingestion: Mean lethal dose for oxalates in adults is estimated at 15-30
grams with death within a few hours or even minutes. Corrosive action on the
mucosa and severe gastrointestitis can occur with pain, vomiting, etc. Sharp
reduction of serum calcium can cause disfunction of the brain. Calcium oxalate
may be deposited in the kidneys.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can
occur.
Eye Contact: Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain
and severe tissue burns. Prolonged contact may cause eye damage.
Chronic Exposure: Circulatory failure or nervous system irregularities
may follow prolonged calcium metabolism disturbances due to oxalation.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin
disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may
be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
attention, immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work
area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where
exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible,
a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a
NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Transparent, colorless crystals.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 30 g in 100 g water.
Specific Gravity: 2.13
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Melting Point: 160C (320F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May produce oxides of carbon and the
contained metal.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong acids and strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Potassium Oxalate (583-52-8) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM
OXALATE, MONOHYDRATE)
Hazard Class: 6.1, 8
UN/NA: UN2928
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 300LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM
OXALATE, MONOHYDRATE)
Hazard Class: 6.1, 8
UN/NA: UN2928
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 300LB
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Potassium Oxalate (583-52-8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Potassium Oxalate (583-52-8) Yes Yes No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Potassium Oxalate (583-52-8) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Potassium Oxalate (583-52-8) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR.
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appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
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