Data Sheet
Potassium Oxalate
Typical Chemical Analysis
| Product Code | 16-5675 |
| Appearance | Colorless Crystals |
| Assay | 99.7% |
| Chloride | 0.002% |
| Sulfate | 0.002% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 0.0005% |
| Iron | 0.003% |
| Insolubles | 0.005% |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.02% |
| pH (5% Aqueous Solution-@25 ° C) | 7 ± 1 |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: N/A
PACKAGING: 250 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums
Uses
Potassium oxalate is used in cleaning and bleaching of certain natural fibers, to remove stains in photography and in analytical chemistry.
Handling
Poison-Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Dust respirators should be worn. Avoid strong oxidants. Since no exposure limit has been determined by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See SDS for more information.
Proper Shipping Name
Shipping Information
Toxic Solid Organic, N.O.S. (Potassium Oxalate)
UN# 2811, Class 6.1, PGIII, Toxic Solid, Label Code 6.1
Product Information
Potassium Oxalate
| CAS Number | 6487-48-5 |
| RTEC Number | N/A |
| Water Solubility | 33g/100ml |
| EINEC Number | 2095068 |
| Molecular Wt. | 184.24 |
| Molecular Formula | K₂C₂O₄ • H₂O |
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