FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM POTASSIUM TARTRATE -- 6810-00-264-3935
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SODIUM POTASSIUM TARTRATE MSDS Date:10/30/1988 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-264-3935 === Responsible Party === Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. Address:1 REAGENT LANE City:FAIR LAWN State:NJ ZIP:07410-2802 Country:US Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 CAGE:1B464 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV Address:1 REAGENT LANE Box:City:FAIRLAWN State:NJ ZIP:07410-2802 Country:US Phone:201-796-7100 CAGE:1B464 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SODIUM POTASSIUM TARTRATE, TETRAHYDRATE CAS:6381-59-5 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXCESSIVE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE EYES, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION OF RELATIVELY LARGE DOSES (2-4 GMS) MAY HAVE A CATHARTIC EFFECT. CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE HAS BEEN USEDIN FOODS. NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WERE FOUND. Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION MAY HAVE A CATHARTIC EFFECT. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING S TOPPED, GIVE CPR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GIVE PATIENT 2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY, STANDARD FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUST. KEEP UPWIND. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH WITH WATER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:DEPENDING ON THE DUST CONCENTRATION, WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL FACEPIECE. Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION SYSTEM. Protective Gloves:GLOVES ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED. Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF OR DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING. HAVE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENS WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBL 819F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:158F,70C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:UNKNOWNN Spec Gravity:1.8 pH:7-8SOL Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:TRANSLUSCENT, EFFLORESCENT CRYSTALS OR WHITE, CRISTALLINE POWDER, SALINE TASTE. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES NO DATA AVAILABLE Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE HAZARDOUS. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.