General Information
Version
FSUP6360
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Potassium oxalate monohydrate
Product Synonyms
Oxalic acid, dipotassium salt monohydrate
CAS No.
6487-48-5
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity