AMMONIUM OXALATE, powder, 250 g, bot.
Valid Article
AMMONIUM OXALATE
Definition
Dilution of 1% ammonium oxalate prepared for manual platelet count in whole blood samples
Synonym
Oxalic acid diammonium salt, Ethanedioic monohydrate
Specifications
Technical specifications
- CAS n°: 6009-70-7
- Formula: C2H8N2O4. H2O
- Appearance: white powder or crystals
- Molecular weight: 142.11 g/mol
Packaging & Labelling
Bottle of 250 g (or other volume)
Transport Dangerous Goods
Depending of the manufacturer:
- No UN code or
- UN2811
- Class: 6.1
- Packing group: III
- Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s.
Instructions for use
Follow manufacturers' instructions on package insert.
Wear personal protective equipment:
- respirator
- eye protection
- gloves
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Storage
- Temperature between 15ºC and 30ºC
- Store in dry and well ventilated place
- Keep container tight closed (moisture sensititve)
Waste management
Substance with hazardous characteristics. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.
Detailed hazard and precautionary information can be found in the safety data sheet (SDS).
Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008
- Acute toxicity, Dermal: Catergory 4, H312
- Acute toxicity, Oral: Catergory 4, H302
Signal Word
Warning
H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
P264 | Wash … thoroughly after handling |
P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection |
P312 | Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. |
P330 | Rinse mouth. |
P363 | Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P301 + P312 | IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel |
MSF requirements
For manual platelet count