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SODIUM OXALATE       357
                Chemical Reactivity -Reactivity with Water: Produces a caustic soda solution and a solution d methyl
                alcohol. The reaction is not violent; Reactivity with Common Materials: Attacks some polymers such
                as nylon and polyesters; Stability During Transport: Stable if kept dry; Neutralizing Agents for Acids
                and Caustics: Water followed by dilute acetic acid or vinegar; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor
                of Polymerization: Not pertinent.
                SODIUM NITRl'IE
                Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Erinitrit; Filmerine; Chemical Formula: NaN02.
                Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Solid; Color: White; Odor: None.
                Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15  "c and I am. : Solid; Molecular Weight: 69;
                Boiling Point at I  arm. : (decomposes) > 608,  > 320, > 593; Freezing Point: 520,271, 544; Critical
                Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 2.17 at 20°C (solid);
                Vapor (Gas) Qecific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of  Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent;
                Latent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat ofDecomposition:
                Not pertinent.
                Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask; goggles or
                face shield; protective gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Ingestion (or inhalation of excessive
                amounts of  dust) causes rapid drop in blood pressure, persistent and throbbing headache, vertigo,
                palpitations, and visual disturbances; skin becomes flushed and sweaty, later cold and cyanotic; other
                symptoms include MUS=, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes), fainting, methemoglobinemia. Contact with
                eyes causes irritation; General Treament for Exposure: INHALATION: move to fresh air; if exposure
                is  severe,  get  medical  attention.  INGESTION: keep  patient  recumbent in  a  shock position  and
                comfortably warm; administer gastric lavage; consult a physician. EYES or SKIN: flush with water;
                Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not available; Short-Term Inhalation Limits: Data
                not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3, LD,,  50-500 mglkg; Late Toxicity: Data not available;
                Vapor (Gas) Imtant Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid Irritaiu Characteristics: Data
                not available; Odor Xhreshold: Data not available.
                Fire Hazards - Flash Point : Not flammable, but may intensify fires; Flammable Limits in Air (%):
                Not  flammable; Fire Extinguishing Agents: Apply  large amounts of water to adjacent fires.  Cool
                exposed containers with water; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not  To Be  Used: Not pertinent; Special
                Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fires; Behavior in Fire: May
                increase the intensity of fires if the chemical is in contact with combustible materials. This product may
                melt and flow at elevated temperatures;  Ignition Temperature : Not pertinent; Electrical Hazard: Not
                pertinent; Burning Rate: Not pertinent.
                Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
                reactions; Stability During Tmnsport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
                Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymeriz&*on: Not pertinent.

                SODIUM OXALATE
                Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Ethanedioic acid; Disodium salt; Chemical Formula: NqC,O,.
                Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Solid; Color: White; Odor: None.
                Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15  "c and  I atm. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
                134.0; Boiling Point at I  am.: Not pertinent (decomposes); Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical
                Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: 2.27 at 20 "C (solid);
                Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent;
                Latent Heat of Vqonkation: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat ofDecomposition:
                Not pertinent.
                Health Hazards Information -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask; goggles or
                face shield; rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation or ingestion causes pain in throat,
                esophagus, and stomach; mucous membranes turn white; other symptoms include vomiting, severe
                purging, weak pulse, cardiovascular collapse, neuromuscular symptoms, and kidney damage. Contact
                with eyes or skin causes irritation; General Treatment for Exposure: Act promptly! INHALATION:
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