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Oxalic Acid

CAS 144-62-7 · C2H2O4

Hazard class

Warning — Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

Irritant / harmful

H-statements

H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H302 Harmful if swallowed

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Cleaning agentSoil amendments (fertilizers)Anti-scaling agentSolventCatalystReducing agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 1 mg/m3 ST 2 mg/m3 None available
OSHA PEL TWA 1 mg/m3
IDLH 500 mg/m3

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

oxalic acid · ethanedioic acid · 144-62-7 · Aktisal · Aquisal · Oxiric acid · Kyselina stavelova · Oxaalzuur

Molecular weight

90.03 g/mol

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Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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