MSDS Number: S4586 * * * * * Effective Date: 07/03/07 * * * * * Supercedes: 05/07/07 SODIUM OXALATE 1. Product Identification Synonyms: Ethandioic acid disodium salt; disodium salt oxalic acid CAS No.: 62-76-0 Molecular Weight: 134.00 Chemical Formula: NaOCOCOONa Product Codes: J.T. Baker: 3800, 3801 Mallinckrodt: 7844 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Sodium Oxalate 62-76-0 99 - 100% Yes3. Hazards Identification Emergency Overview -------------------------- POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY AFFECT KIDNEYS. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison) Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Health Effects ---------------------------------- Inhalation: Inhalation of dust is corrosive to mucous membranes. Oxalates can be absorbed through the lungs. Symptoms of poisoning include nervousness, cramps, central nervous system depression. Ingestion: Mean lethal dose for oxalates in adults is estimated at 15-30 grams with death within a few hours or even minutes. Corrosive action on the mucosa and severe gastrointestitis can occur with pain, vomiting, etc. Sharp reduction of serum calcium can cause disfunction of the brain. Calcium oxalate may be deposited in the kidneys. Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur. Eye Contact: Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue burns. Chronic Exposure: Circulatory failure or nervous system irregularities may follow prolonged calcium metabolism disturbances due to oxalation. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. 4. First Aid MeasuresInhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. 5. Fire Fighting Measures Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard. Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. 6. Accidental Release Measures Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. 7. Handling and Storage Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Airborne Exposure Limits: None established. Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing. Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: White powder. Odor: Odorless. Solubility: 3.7g/100g water @ 20C (68F). Specific Gravity: 2.34 pH: Aqueous solution is neutral. % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0 Boiling Point: Not applicable. Melting Point: 250 - 270C (482 - 518F) Vapor Density (Air=1):No information found. Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found. Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Hazardous Decomposition Products: May produce acrid smoke and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers and strong acids. Conditions to Avoid: Heat, incompatibles. 11. Toxicological Information No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes