General Information
Revision date
2016-06-10
Product name
Potassium oxalate, monohydrate
Chemical name
Potassium oxalate, monohydrate
CAS No.
6487-48-5
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Drug Use Synonyms Oxalic acidpotassium salt * Ethanedioic acid
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GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Kidney, Nerves., Blood, Eyes
WHMIS Classification
D1B Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic by ingestion Toxic Effects D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Teratogen D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate skin irritant Moderate eye irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302+ H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. QF26 RevO 1 P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P301 + P312+ P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302+ P352+ P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician f you feel unwell. P305+ P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Health hazards
2 * Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.