Oxalic Acid

Oxalic Acid

Common Uses

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Physical Properties

MSDS Sheet

Link:http://feql.wsu.edu/MSDS/oxalic%20acid.pdf

I oringially found it in "The Works, Tub and Tile Cleaner"used in cleaning products: Removes stains, rust, and is a bleaching agentused as a reducing agent in photograph filmused as a grinding agent in polishing marble

Ingestion of five of more grams can deathHeating this acid can cause explosionsCan cause irritation to eyes, skin, and mucous membranesAvoid strong oxidising substances

Density: .99g/mL at 20 degrees CelciusSolubility: 90g/L at 20 degrees CelciusOdorlessWhite crystalline powderMelting Point: 105 degrees Celcius

Chemical Properties

Oxidising: A substance combining with oxygenCrystalline: Having the structure and form of crystal-composed of crystals

Definitions:

Tailford, T. (2007, November 14). Oxalic acid msds. Retrieved from http://feql.wsu.edu/MSDS/oxalic acid.pdfOxalic acid. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_EN_CB0323998.htm

Oxalic Acid in Action!