MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. SUBSTANCE AND SOURCE IDENTIFICATION
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Standard Reference Materials Program
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2300
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-2300
RM Number: 8040
MSDS Number: 8040
RM Name: Sodium Oxalate (Na2C2O4)
Reductometric Standard
Date of Issue: 30 January 2012
Telephone: 301-975-2200
FAX: 301-926-4751
E-mail: [email protected]
Emergency Telephone ChemTrec:
1-800-424-9300 (North America)
+1-703-527-3887 (International)
Description: A unit of Reference Material (RM) 8040 consists of one bottle containing approximately 60 g of
crystalline sodium oxalate.
Substance: Sodium oxalate.
Other Designations: Sodium oxalate (disodium salt; disodium oxalate; ethanedioic acid).
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA Ratings (Scale 04):
Health = 2
Fire = 1
Reactivity = 0
Physical Hazards: None listed
Major Health Hazards: Sodium oxalate is classed as an irritant.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Short term (acute) exposure to dust may result in severe irritation or burns to the respiratory tract.
Long term (chronic) exposure may result in chronic irritation of the respiratory tract. Renal impairment may
also occur.
Skin Contact: Skin contact with dry material may result in irritation. Contact with oxalate solutions may result
in severe symptoms due to absorption resulting in hypocalcemia and renal impairment. Prolonged exposure to
oxalate solutions may result in gangrene due to localized absorption of oxalic acid.
Eye Contact: Direct contact may result in severe irritation and corneal damage. Effects depend on the
concentration and duration of exposure.
Ingestion: Ingestion of concentrated sodium oxalate may result in severe irritation of the gastrointestinal tract
with abdominal pain and tenderness, nausea and vomiting, and kidney failure. Ingestion of large amounts of
dilute solution may only result in moderate digestive upsets, but may still result in renal failure.
Listed as a Carcinogen/Potential Carcinogen:
Yes
In the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens
In the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs
By the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
No
X
X
X
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Components
Sodium oxalate
CAS Number
EC Number
(EINECS)
Nominal Concentration(a)
(mass fraction)
62-76-0
200-550-3
100 %
EC Classification (assigned): Xn
EC Risk (R): 21/22
EC Safety (S): 24/25.
EC Risk/Safety Phrases: See Section 15 Regulatory Information
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Seek medical attention if needed.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
contaminated clothing.
Remove any
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Ingestion: Ingestion of this material is not likely under normal conditions. If swallowed, contact local poison
control and seek immediate medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Slight fire hazard.
Extinguishing Media: Use regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, regular foam.
Fire Fighting: Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Flash Point (C): Not applicable.
Method Used: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temp. (C): Not applicable.
Flammability Limits in Air
Upper Explosion Limit (UEL): Not applicable.
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL): Not applicable.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Occupational Release: Avoid generating dust. Collect spilled material and place in an appropriate container for
disposal
Disposal: Refer to Section 13, Disposal Considerations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards.
Safe Handling Precautions: See Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits have been established for this material.
Ventilation: Use a local exhaust ventilation system.
Respirator:
If workplace conditions warrant a respirator, a respiratory protection plan that meets
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 must be followed. Refer to NIOSH 42 CFR 84 for applicable certified respirators
Eye Protection: Wear safety goggles. An eye wash station should be readily available near areas of use.
Personal Protection: Wear appropriate protective clothing and gloves to prevent skin exposure.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Component: Sodium oxalate
Physical State: Solid
Appearance and Odor: odorless clear to white crystals.
Molecular Formula: Na2C2O4
Molar mass: 134.00 g/mol
Specific gravity (water = 1): 2.34
Water Solubility: 3.7 % at 20 C
Solvent Solubility: Insoluble in alcohol and ether.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
X
Stability:
Stable
Unstable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid generating dust.
Incompatible Materials: None listed.
Fire/Explosion Information: See Section 5, Fire Fighting Measures.
Hazardous Decomposition: oxides of carbon.
X
Will Occur
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will Not Occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Route of Entry:
Inhalation
Skin
Ingestion
Toxicity Data:
Rat, Oral LD50: 11.16 g/kg
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None listed.
Mutagen/Teratogen: No information listed.
Health Effects (Acute and Chronic): See section 3: Hazards Identification for potential health effects.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Data: No data listed.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
U.S. DOT and IATA: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S.: REGULATIONS
CERCLA Sections 102a/103 (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.
SARA Title III Sections 302 (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.
SARA Title III Sections 304 (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated.
SARA Title III Sections 313 (40 CFR 372.65): 1.0 % de minimis concentration (related to zinc compounds).
SARA Title III Sections 311/312 Hazardous Categories (40 CFR 370.21):
ACUTE:
CHRONIC:
FIRE:
REACTIVE:
PRESSURE:
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not listed.
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CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS Information: Not provided for this material.
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS
EC Classification: Xn - Harmful.
EC Risk Phrases:
R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
EC Safety Phrases:
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS:
U.S. Inventory (TSCA): Listed on inventory.
TSCA 12 (b) Export Notification: Not listed.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Sources: ChemADVISOR, Inc., MSDS Sodium Oxalate, 06 April 2011.
European Chemical Substances Information System (ESIS), Sodium Oxalate, available at
http://esis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/index.php?PGM=cla (accessed Jan 2012).
Disclaimer: Physical and chemical data contained in this MSDS are provided only for use in assessing the
hazardous nature of the material. The MSDS was prepared carefully, using current references; however, NIST does
not certify the data in the MSDS. The reference values for this material are given in the NIST Report of
Investigation.
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