Dust entry

Oxalic acid HOOCCOOH×2H2O 144-62-7 RO2450000 500 mg/m3

Colorless, odorless powder or granular solid. [Note: The anhydrous form (COOH)2 is an odorless, white solid.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 126.1 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Sublimes Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH/OSHA Sol: 14% Eyes: Prevent eye contact 25 mg/m3: Sa:Cf£/PaprHie£ F

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Irrit eyes, skin, muc memb; eye burns; local pain, cyan; Skin: Water flush promptTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys, kidneys Swallow: Medical attention immed

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Oxalic acid HOOCCOOH×2H2O 144-62-7 RO2450000 500 mg/m3. Physical description: Colorless, odorless powder or granular solid. [Note: The anhydrous form (COOH)2 is an odorless, white solid.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 126.1 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Sublimes Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH/OSHA Sol: 14% Eyes: Prevent eye contact 25 mg/m3: Sa:Cf£/PaprHie£ F

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection