CAS Number: 6153-56-6
MDL: MFCD00149102
EINECS: 205-634-3
Formula: C2H2O4•2H2O
Formula Weight: 126.07 (90.04anhy)
Form: Crystalline
Melting Point: 101-105°
Density: 1.65
Solubility: Very soluble in water. Moderately soluble in ethanol. Sparingly soluble in ether.
Applications
As an analytical reagent, in dye and paint industries, in polymers, in metal treatment, in cleaning and textile finishing, and as a reagent for dehydration and condensation.
Grade Specifications
Maximum level of impurities: Insoluble matter 0.005%, Residue after ignition 0.01%, Cl 0.002%, SO4 0.005%, Ca 0.001%, Nitrogen compounds (as N) 0.001%, Heavy Metals (as Pb) 5ppm, Fe 2ppm, Substances darkened by hot sulfuric acid P.T.
GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements: H314-H302-H312
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statements: P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501A
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other References
Merck: 4,6911
Beilstein: 3679436
UN#: UN3261
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: III
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2917.11
TSCA: Yes
RTECS: KI1600000