Product Name: Anhydrous Potassium Sodium L-(+)-Tartrate
Chemical Formula: KNaC4H4O6
Synonyms: Rochelle Salt, Potassium Sodium Tartrate
CAS Number: 6381-59-5
Manufacturer: Typical laboratory and chemical suppliers
Use: Analytical reagent, food additive, emulsifier, sequestrant, stabilizer
Contact Information: Refer to supplier or producer
Recommended Use: Laboratory, industrial, and food applications
Emergency Contact: Refer to local/national emergency telephone
Restrictions: Not intended for drug, household, or personal use applications
Classification: Eye irritation category 2A, Skin irritation category 2
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, may cause skin irritation upon prolonged exposure, ingestion of large amounts may upset the gastrointestinal system
Pictograms: Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Use personal protective equipment.
Potential Health Effects: Eye contact can cause redness, pain, watering; skin contact can lead to dryness or mild irritation; inhalation of dust can irritate mucous membranes; swallowing may produce nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as hazardous for the environment but large releases may affect aquatic systems
Chemical Designation: Potassium Sodium L-(+)-Tartrate (Anhydrous Form)
CAS Number: 6381-59-5
EC Number: 204-711-8
PURITY: >98% by weight
Impurities: Trace water, residual sodium or potassium salts, no significant impurities expected impacting safety
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse with plenty of clean, gently flowing water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids periodically, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with mild soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek attention for persistent irritation
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to area with fresh air, support breathing if necessary, seek help if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, give small amount of water to drink, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, contact medical professional for advice
Most Important Symptoms: Eye irritation, mild skin dryness, upset stomach
Advice to Physician: Treat symptomatically, no specific antidote known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Special Hazards: Product does not burn easily, some thermal decomposition may release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potassium and sodium oxides
Firefighter Protection: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective suit
Explosion Risk: Dust may form weak explosible mixtures with air but not likely at normal laboratory or storage concentrations
Additional Information: Avoid inhaling combustion by-products
Personal Precautions: Prevent skin/eye contact, avoid dust formation, wear gloves and eyewear
Environmental Precautions: Prevent runoff into drains, surface water, soil
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up avoiding dust, place in properly labeled container, flush residue with plenty of water
Disposal: Dispose of material following local regulations
Decontamination: Area can be washed with water after removal of bulk material
Handling: Avoid dust, handle in well-ventilated areas, use protective clothing including eyewear and gloves
Hygiene: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when working, wash hands thoroughly afterward
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in dry cool location, protect from moisture and direct sunlight, separate from strong acids, oxidizers
Packaging Materials: Store in corrosion-resistant, labeled containers
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limit established, avoid breathing dust
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation for dust
Personal Protection: Wear chemical safety goggles, lab coat, suitable gloves like nitrile, and certified dust mask/respirator if dust is generated
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent spillage from entering sewers or waterways
Workplace Measures: Use standard precautions for solid powders, provide eye wash station nearby
Physical State: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 226.19 g/mol
Melting Point: Decomposes above 330°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Freely soluble
Density: Around 1.79 g/cm³
pH (1% solution): Approximately 7
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable (non-volatile solid)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Stability: Stable under recommended handling, moisture-sensitive
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, sodium and potassium oxides under strong heating
Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to strong acids, contact with oxidizers, excess humidity
Acute Toxicity: Low expected toxicity, ingestion can cause mild symptoms like cramps, diarrhea
Chronic Effects: No data to indicate long-term effects with normal use
Routes of Exposure: Skin, eye, ingestion, inhalation
Symptoms: Irritation of eyes, skin; respiratory discomfort if exposed to dust
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen
Reproductive Toxicity: No negative effects documented
Sensitization: Not known to cause allergy or dermatitis
Mutagenicity: No relevant data
Aquatic Toxicity: Low toxicity expected to aquatic life
Persistence and Degradability: Compound readily breaks down in environment
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to accumulate in living organisms
Mobility: Dissolves and disperses in water readily
Other Effects: Avoid large releases to minimize nutrient imbalances in aquatic ecosystems
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect contents in secure container, dispose through authorized chemical disposal agent
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as chemical waste, follow institutional policies
Sewage Disposal: Do not pour in drains or natural waters
Waste Legislation: Adhere to all regulations on hazardous and non-hazardous waste for the region
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not classed under dangerous goods
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Avoid moisture during transport, use sealed, appropriately labeled packaging
Inventory Listings: Registered under major statutes such as TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada)
Labeling Requirements: GHS and regional chemical safety symbols, signals, hazard codes
Restrictions: Food and drug purity for direct use regulated by FDA for food applications
Workplace Regulation: Subject to workplace safety standards for chemical handling
Other Requirements: SDS must be available to employees, adhere to OSHA and local health/safety provisions
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