Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Iron (III) oxalate hexahydrate, tech. gr.
CAS Registry Number: 19469-07-9
Formula: Fe2(C2O4)3.6H2O
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: salt of an organic acid
Synonym: iron oxalate, Oxalic acid, iron (III) salt
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 19469-07-9 100% 1mg/m3 no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Soluble oxalates are harmful if swallowed. They precipitate calcium from the bloodstream causing violent
Emergency Overview:
muscular stimulation, convulsions, collapse, and death. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Causes moderate to severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes moderate to severe irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Dust is severely irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause vomiting, pain, violent muscular stimulation, convulsions, collapse,
Ingestion:
and death.
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Soluble oxalates remove calcium from the bloodstream. This
Acute Health Affects:
interferes with the central nervous system causing violent convulsions and death.
Prolonged exposure to oxalates can lead to kidney failure resulting from calcium oxalate precipitation in renal
Chronic Health Affects:
tubes
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Antidotes are said to be soluble calcium given orally, and calcium gluconate given intravenously, to be
Ingestion:
administered by trained medical personnel. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious).
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: yellow pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 375.76 (483.86)
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: very soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable solid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents and active metals
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files,
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Toxic solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 3288
Shipping Name (IATA): Toxic solid, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 3288
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
