Oxalic Acid Dihydrate
Ethanedioic acid, dihydrate
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| 16X | 50g | £3.99 | Out of stock |
| 16Y | 100g | £4.99 | Add to Cart |
| 16S | 500g | £9.75 | Add to Cart |
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| 16C | 5Kg | £25.61 | Add to Cart |
| 16E | 25Kg | £62.92 | Add to Cart |
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OXALIC ACID DIHYDRATE
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Specification:
CAS No: 6153-56-6
EINECS No .205-634-3
Formula: HOOCCOOH·2H2O
MOL Wt: 126.07
Oxalic acid: 99.63%
Sulphate: 0.07%
Chloride: 0.004%
Fe: 0.0014%
Pb: 0.0006%
Toxicity: Oral rat LD50: 7500 mg/kg
Physical state: white crystals
Melting Point: 101 - 102 C
Boiling Point: 149 - 160 C (sublimes)
Specific gravity: 1.6-1.7
Solubility: 1g/7ml
Vapour density: 4.4
Flash point: 163 C
Oxalic Acid is used
- To bleach old and stained wood removing tannin stains and water stains
- in removing rust on boats, in automotive shops and in restoring antiques
- in rust stain removal without harming Gel coat, fibre glass, steel and other metal surfaces
- for pre-treating stainless steel
- in preparing & polishing stones & marble
- in restoring furniture
- by Beekeepers - a 6% solution of oxalic acid in sugar can protect against the parasitic Varroa mite
How to use
Prepare a solution by dissolving 60g of oxalic acid in 1 litre of water, apply to stain or rust and allow to work for 20-30 minutes. Always rinse thoroughly with clean water.
For wood bleaching it is recommended to neutralize after treatment with a borax solution (3 tablespoons of borax dissolved in 1 litre of water)
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