Oxalic Acid, Dihydrate, GR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview DANGER! CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Crystals.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .