General Information
Revision date
2015-06-17
Product name
OXALIC ACID 99.6% DIHYDRATE
CAS No.
6153-56-6
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Emergency telephone
For emergency assistance Involving chemicals
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Company Information
company name
UNIVAR USA INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger Version: 1.1 Revision Date: 06/17/2015
Hazard statements
Corrosive. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May be fatal if inhaled. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a closed container. Store in a dry place. Protect from sunlight.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification
