SAFETY DATA SHEET

OXALIC ACID

Section: 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : OXALIC ACID

Other means of identification : Not applicable.

Recommended use : Cleaning product

Restrictions on use : Reserved for industrial and professional use.

Product dilution information : Product is sold ready to use.

Company : Ecolab New Zealand

2 Daniel Place
Te Rapa, Hamilton New Zealand
+64 7 958 2319

Emergency telephone : 0800 243 622 (0800 CHEMCALL)

number +64 7 958 2372 (International)

Issuing date : 07.08.2020

Section: 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

HSNO Hazard classification

Acute toxicity (Oral) : 6.1 D
Acute toxicity (Dermal) : 6.1 D
Serious eye damage : 8.3 A
Ecotoxic to terrestrial : 9.3 B
vertebrates

GHS Label element

Hazard pictograms :

Signal Word : Danger

Hazard Statements : Harmful if swallowed.

Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes serious eye damage.
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

Precautionary Statements : Prevention:

Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when
using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective
gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you
feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and
water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this
label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.
Storage:
Store locked up.

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Disposal:
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards : None known.

Section: 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Pure substance/mixture : Mixture

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration: (%)

ethanedioic acid, dihydrate 6153-56-6 60 - 100

Section: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at
least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. Get medical attention immediately.

In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Use
a mild soap if available. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean
shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. Apply calcium
gluconate gel, if available, or milk of magnesia to affected area.

If swallowed : Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately. If available, take several calcium antacid tablets (eg
Tums) or several tablespoons of milk of magnesia.

If inhaled : Remove to fresh air. Treat symptomatically. Get medical attention if

symptoms occur.

Protection of first-aiders : If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal
protective equipment.

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

Most important symptoms : See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and
and effects, both acute and symptoms.
delayed

Section: 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing : None known.

media

Specific hazards during : Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.

firefighting

Hazardous combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials:

products Carbon oxides

Special protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment.

for firefighters

Specific extinguishing : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be

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methods disposed of in accordance with local regulations. In the event of fire

and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Section: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep people away from and upwind of
protective equipment and spill/leak. Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin and eyes.
emergency procedures When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they
must use appropriate certified respirators. Ensure clean-up is
conducted by trained personnel only. Refer to protective measures
listed in sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions : Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for : Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
containment and cleaning up

Section: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling : Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use

only with adequate ventilation. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. In case of mechanical
malfunction, or if in contact with unknown dilution of product, wear full
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Conditions for safe storage : Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Store in
suitable labeled containers.

Storage temperature : 0 °C to 50 °C

Section: 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Components CAS-No. Form of Permissible Basis

exposure concentration
ethanedioic acid, 6153-56-6 WES-TWA 1 mg/m3 NZ OEL
dihydrate
WES-STEL 2 mg/m3 NZ OEL

Engineering measures : Effective exhaust ventilation system. Maintain air concentrations

below occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety goggles

Face-shield

Hand protection : Wear the following personal protective equipment:

Standard glove type.
Natural rubber
Neoprene gloves
Nitrile
PVC
Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of

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degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Skin protection : Personal protective equipment comprising: suitable protective gloves,

safety goggles and protective clothing

Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they
must use appropriate certified respirators.
Refer to AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 for selection, use and
maintenance of respiratory protective equipment as applicable.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes
and body in case of contact or splash hazard.

Section: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : powder
Colour : opaque, white
Odour : slight
pH : 1.1 - 2.1, (1 %)
Flash point : Not applicable., Does not sustain combustion.
Odour Threshold : no data available
Melting point/freezing point : no data available
Initial boiling point and : > 100 °C
boiling range
Evaporation rate : no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable.
Upper explosion limit : no data available
Lower explosion limit : no data available
Vapour pressure : no data available
Relative vapour density : no data available
Relative density : 0.88 - 0.92
Water solubility : slightly soluble
Solubility in other solvents : no data available
Partition coefficient: n- : no data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : no data available
Thermal decomposition : no data available
Viscosity, kinematic : no data available
Explosive properties : no data available
Oxidizing properties : no data available
Molecular weight : no data available
VOC : no data available

Section: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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Reactivity : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

reactions

Conditions to avoid : None known.

Incompatible materials : Bases

Metals

Hazardous decomposition : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced

products such as:
Carbon oxides

Section: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of : Inhalation, Eye contact, Skin contact

exposure

Potential Health Effects

Eyes : Causes serious eye damage.

Skin : Harmful in contact with skin.

Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Chronic Exposure : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Experience with human exposure

Eye contact : Redness, Pain, Corrosion

Skin contact : Redness

Ingestion : Vomiting

Inhalation : No symptoms known or expected.

Toxicity

Product
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 378.79 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : 4 h Acute toxicity estimate : 5.3 mg/l
Test atmosphere: dust/mist
Acute dermal toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 1,516 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation : no data available
Serious eye damage/eye : no data available
irritation
Respiratory or skin : no data available
sensitization

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Carcinogenicity : no data available

Reproductive effects : no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity : no data available
Teratogenicity : no data available
STOT - single exposure : no data available
STOT - repeated exposure : no data available
Aspiration toxicity : no data available

Section: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Environmental Effects : Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

Product
Toxicity to fish : no data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other : no data available
aquatic invertebrates
Toxicity to algae : no data available
Components
Toxicity to daphnia and other : ethanedioic acid, dihydrate
aquatic invertebrates 48 h EC50 Daphnia: 137 mg/l

Persistence and degradability

Readily biodegradable.

Bioaccumulative potential
no data available

Mobility in soil
no data available

Other adverse effects

no data available
Section: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods : Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration. If

recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local
regulations. Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.

Disposal considerations : Dispose of as unused product. Empty containers should be taken to

an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Do not re-
use empty containers. Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and
federal regulations.

Section: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The shipper/consignor/sender is responsible to ensure that the packaging, labeling, and markings are
in compliance with the selected mode of transport.

Land transport (NZ_DG)

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Not dangerous goods

Sea transport (IMDG/IMO)

Not dangerous goods

Special precautions for user : None

Section: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

HSNO Approval Number : HSR002530

HSNO Group Standard : Cleaning Products (Subsidiary Hazard) Group Standard 2017.

The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:

Switzerland. New notified substances and declared preparations :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

United States TSCA Inventory :

All substances listed as active on the TSCA inventory

Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) :

All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL.

Australia. Industrial Chemical (Notification and Assessment) Act :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

New Zealand. Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC), as published by ERMA New Zealand :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Japan. ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Korea. Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI) :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory :

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Section: 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Issuing date : 07.08.2020

Version : 1.2
Prepared by : Regulatory Affairs

REVISED INFORMATION: Significant changes to regulatory or health information for this revision is
indicated by a bar in the left-hand margin of the SDS.

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The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is
not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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