*  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  *
Respiratory Protection:FUME OR HIGH EFF PARTICULATE RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN LOW DUST, LOW MIST.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER ARPON, FACE SHIELD, CLOTHING TO AVOID
    SKIN CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS:ETHANEDIOIC ACID;OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE. SUBLIMES AT BOILING
    POINT. ITEM IS CLASS (LARGE CRYSTALS)IN SPECIFICATION.
*  Product Identification  *
Product ID:OXALIC ACID
*  Composition/Information on Ingredients  *
Ingred Name:OXALIC ACID
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/2 STEL
*  Hazards Identification  *
Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN,INHALE:CAUSES IRRITATION.
    INGESTION:VERY TOXIC, CORROSIVE POISON.
*  First Aid Measures  *
First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W H*2O,GET MEDICAL ATTN;SKIN:FLUSH W
    H*2O;INHALED:GIVE ART RESPIR IF NEEDED,GET MED ATTN;INGESTED:DRINK
    H*2O, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,GET MEDICAL ATTN.
*  Fire Fighting Measures  *
Flash Point:SEE ADD DATA
Extinguishing Media:H*2O SPRAY, DRY CHEM.,ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CO*2.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF MOLTEN, H*2O OR FOAM MAY CAUSE
    FROTHING. RELEASES FORMIC ACID, CO, & CO*2 AT FIRE TEMPERAT
*  Accidental Release Measures  *
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE FLAME/IGNITION SOURCES.SM
    SPILL:SWEEP UP MATL. LG SPILL*SHOVEL MATL INTO CONTAINERS.AVOID
    DUSTING.NOTE:PRODUCT IS TOXIC.
*Handling and Storage  *
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA,AWAY FROM ANY ACUTE FIRE HAZARDS.OUTSIDE STORAGE PREFERRED.
    KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING OR EATING WHEN HANDLING PRODUCT. CONTACT W
    EYES MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE. SEE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL DATA
*  Physical/Chemical Properties  *
HCC:C3
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS CRYSTALS.
*  Stability and Reactivity Data  *
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDANTS,CHLORITES,HYPOCHLORITES,FURFURYL ALC.,SILVER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMIC ACID, CO,CO*2 REPORTED AT FIRE
    TEMPERATURE.
*  Disposal Considerations  *
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT SEWER. SM & LG SPILL*DEPOSIT IN POSTED
    TOXIC SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE, & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.
