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Search result for: oxalic acid*

Table showing details for oxalic acid*
Chemical
Category & User Codes
DG Class
DG PG
UN CAS No
Guidance notes
oxalic acid*
 ethanedioic acid
7-12
1
2
3
-
5
-
-
NR

DHS

CW  

Hazardous Chemical 		-
 -
144-62-7 		Moderately toxic if ingested.
Reaction with concentrated sulfuric acid yields highly toxic carbon monoxide gas. The dihydrate is a primary standard that can be used for standardising sodium hydroxide solution.

Note: A solution/mixture of <5% oxalic acid is not hazardous according to the Worksafe list of designated hazardous substances.Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer), after making the solution pH: 8-10.

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