Product ID:D-TARTARIC ACID
MSDS Date:02/13/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-2057
MSDS Number: BPBJX

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: HO785

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

TARTARIC ACID

CAS: 87-69-4

RTECS: WW7875000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION.EYES/SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION:NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN & THIRST.
CHRONIC-NONE KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION AND REDNESS OF EYES. IRRITATION OF
SKIN. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER/NORMAL SALINE FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTA MINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION:DRINK 2-3 GLASSES OF WATER AND GET MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:408F,209C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:757
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, HALON, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. MOVE
CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH WITH
WATER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED IF
ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE
MODE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF/DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGL
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:V5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:527F,275C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:334F,168C
Vapor Density:5.18
Spec Gravity:1.76
pH:2.2SLN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE 139 %
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS WITH AN ACIDIC TASTE,
BURNT SUGAR ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, METALS (SILVER)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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