Oxalic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015) and the US Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion - Category 1; Serious eye damage - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. General advice Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. 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 CENTRE or doctor.

Product definition

Date of preparation IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. October 09, 2017 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable.