Product Name: Antimony Potassium Tartrate
Synonyms: Potassium antimony tartrate, emetic tartar
Chemical Formula: K2Sb2(C4H2O6)2·3H2O
CAS Number: 28300-74-5
Recommended Use: Reagent in laboratories, mordant in dyeing, veterinary emetic
Supplier: Refer to label, chemical distributor contact information included on shipment documents
Emergency Phone: Provided by supplier or local poison control center
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Category 2); Acute Toxicity (Dermal, Category 3); Acute Toxicity (Inhalation, Category 2); Carcinogenicity (Category 2)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Fatal if swallowed; Toxic in contact with skin; Fatal if inhaled; Suspected of causing cancer
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust/fume; Wear protective gloves and eye protection; Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product; Wash hands thoroughly after handling
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified: May damage organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Chemical Name: Antimony potassium tartrate trihydrate
Concentration: 98-100% by weight
CAS Number: 28300-74-5
EC Number: 234-293-3
Impurities: Trace amounts of unreacted raw materials possible, less than 0.5%
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air; maintain breathing; seek immediate medical help
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; rinse skin with soap and lots of water for 15 minutes; consult a physician
Eye Contact: Hold eyes open, flush cautiously with water for 15 minutes, remove contacts if easily possible, get medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person; call poison control and seek urgent medical care
Acute Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, respiratory distress, dizziness
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, or CO2 extinguishers; do not use water jets
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water streams may spread the material
Fire Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of antimony and potassium oxides under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, full firefighting protective gear
Special Procedures: Prevent runoff from entering drains, control contaminated firefighting water
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid dust formation
Protective Equipment: Use appropriate protective clothing, gloves, goggles, dust respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering sewers, surface water, or soil
Cleanup Methods: Pick up mechanically, avoid raising dust, place in suitable, properly labeled container for waste disposal; wash spill site with plenty of water
Safe Handling: Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin and eyes; use only with local exhaust or ventilation; do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and any exposed skin before eating, drinking, or leaving workplace; remove contaminated clothing
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (oxidizing agents, strong acids); protect from moisture and light
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, reducing agents
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL for antimony compounds: 0.5 mg/m³ (as Sb); NIOSH REL: 0.5 mg/m³
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, or other engineering controls
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat, safety goggles, flame-retardant clothing
Respiratory Protection: Approved NIOSH/MSHA respirator for dust if exposure limits exceeded or dust is generated
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent product from reaching waterways, drains, or sewers
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH (solution): Slightly acidic in water
Melting Point: Approx. 70°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not available, decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Relative Density: 2.6 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Decomposes above 70°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures, deteriorates with exposure to heat or sunlight
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat, direct sunlight, incompatible substances
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Antimony, potassium oxides, toxic gases
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 115 mg/kg; high oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause damage to kidneys, liver, heart
Carcinogenicity: Suspected carcinogen by IARC (Group 2B)
Symptoms: Severe gastrointestinal distress, cardiac arrhythmia, rapid heartbeat, convulsions
Sensitization: Possible skin and respiratory sensitizer
Other Data: May be absorbed through mucous membranes; reproductive toxicity reported in some animal studies
Ecotoxicity: Highly toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, persists in environment
Bioaccumulation: Potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic and terrestrial species
Mobility in Soil: Product can leach into ground and surface waters
Other Adverse Effects: Poisonous to most forms of life; impairs microbial and invertebrate function in soil and water habitats
Waste Disposal Methods: Collect liquid and solid waste in properly labeled, sealed containers; consult regional, national, local authorities for disposal regulations
Hazardous Waste Code: May be classified as hazardous under RCRA (D004 for antimony compounds in the U.S.)
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as hazardous waste, do not reuse containers unless thoroughly decontaminated
Special Precautions: Avoid release to the environment; incinerate only in licensed facility with appropriate emissions controls
UN Number: UN 1551
UN Proper Shipping Name: Antimony potassium tartrate
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: II
Labels: Toxic
Special Precautions: Keep separate from foodstuffs; follow regulations for toxic material transport
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant; take care to prevent leaks and spills in transit
OSHA Status: Classified hazardous by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Subject to reporting under Section 313 (toxic substances)
TSCA Inventory: Listed
EU Regulation: Indexed in REACH, CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
California Proposition 65: Listed as chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer
WHMIS Classification: D1A (Very toxic), D2A (Carcinogen)
Other International Regulations: Covered by applicable regulations on toxic and hazardous chemicals in most jurisdictions; consult country or region-specific guidelines
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