Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
144-62-7
Name of the chemical
oxalic acid
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.4
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Oxalic acid
CAS No.
144-62-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel un- well. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation
