Product Name: Bitartrate
Chemical Formula: C4H6O6
Common Names: Potassium bitartrate, Sodium bitartrate, Tartaric acid salt
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Recommended Use: Food additive, laboratory reagent
Supplier Information: Name of the manufacturer, address, and contact details for emergencies, including 24-hour phone number
Synonyms: Cream of tartar, potassium hydrogen tartrate, potassium acid tartrate
Emergency Overview: White, odorless crystalline powder commonly used for stabilizing food products, not intended for direct inhalation or long-term exposure.
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to OSHA HazCom
Health Hazards: May cause skin and eye irritation, respiratory discomfort if inhaled, mild gastrointestinal upset if swallowed in large amounts
Physical Hazards: No significant fire or explosion hazard expected
Route of Exposure: Eyes, skin, ingestion, inhalation
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may lead to minor skin dryness or irritation; not known to be a carcinogen
Pictogram: Not required by GHS standards for this substance
Signal Word: No signal word required
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, keep out of eyes, minimize skin contact, do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this chemical
Chemical Name: Potassium bitartrate
Concentration: >99% pure
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Impurities and Stabilizing Additives: Trace levels of tartrate derivatives, not considered hazardous under normal conditions
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure area to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Flush eyes gently with running water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally, seek medical attention for persistent irritation
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink plenty of water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention if feeling unwell or in case of large ingestion
Most Important Symptoms: Mild irritation, cough, redness, or gastrointestinal upset after large ingestion
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct high-pressure water streams that may spread the product
Fire Hazards: Bitartrate is not highly flammable; thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to avoid inhalation of vapors or dust
Flash Point: Not applicable
Explosion Data: Dust can form explosive mixtures in air at high concentrations; proper ventilation required
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, potassium compounds
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate protective equipment, avoid dust formation and inhalation, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large quantities from entering drains, watercourses, or soil
Clean-up Methods: Sweep up and place into suitable containers for disposal, wash spill area with water, avoid creating airborne dust
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, wear appropriate respiratory protection in dusty conditions, notify appropriate authorities for significant releases
Containment: Use spill control materials to minimize spread if needed, collect as much as possible using non-sparking tools
Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, use only with adequate ventilation, do not ingest or inhale dust
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances such as strong bases
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, launder contaminated clothing before reuse
Use Precautions: Employ good industrial hygiene practices, prevent dust buildup on surfaces, control sources of ignition in storage areas
Separation: Avoid storing near substances that react strongly with acids, such as hypochlorites
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits for bitartrate salts
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, general ventilation to control airborne dust levels
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses with side shields, gloves made of suitable chemical-resistant material, protective clothing to minimize skin exposure
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved dust respirator if handling large volumes or in poorly ventilated spaces
Other Protection: Eyewash stations and safety showers should be available within the workplace
Work Practice Controls: Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in work areas; wash thoroughly before breaks and at end of shift
Appearance: White, fine crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Acidic in solution (pH around 3.5)
Melting Point: Decomposes at about 230°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Non-flammable
Vapor Pressure: Not significant at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (1g/162mL at 25°C), practically insoluble in ethanol
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: Around 230°C
Viscosity: Not available
Molecular Weight: 188.18 g/mol
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Chemically inert under normal laboratory or storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to strong bases, high temperatures, sources of ignition
Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, oxidizing agents, hypochlorites
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potassium oxide
Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): > 2000 mg/kg, considered low toxicity
Chronic Effects: Not known to cause chronic health effects, can cause mild irritation with repeated exposure
Sensitization: Not recognized as a skin or respiratory sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by OSHA, IARC, NTP
Other Data: May cause mild, reversible gastrointestinal disturbances if consumed in excess
Symptoms of Overexposure: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, skin redness, coughing
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms, not expected to bioaccumulate
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in water and soil
Bioaccumulative Potential: Bioaccumulation not anticipated based on solubility and chemical structure
Mobility in Soil: Mobile due to solubility in water, leaching not considered significant risk
Other Adverse Effects: Not known to disrupt aquatic environments at low concentrations
Aquatic Toxicity (LC50): Not expected to pose threat at operational concentrations
PBT/vPvB Assessment: Not identified as persistent, bioaccumulative, or toxic
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with national, regional, and local regulations
Product Disposal: Dilute solutions may be disposed in sanitary sewer with adequate flushing, solid waste via licensed waste contractor
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly before recycling or disposal, label as chemical waste
Disposal Precautions: Do not release to the environment in undiluted form or in large quantities
Special Instructions: Consult local waste authorities for appropriate procedures
RCRA Status: Not listed as a hazardous waste under RCRA
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not assigned
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
Packing Group: None required
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Store and transport in well-sealed containers protected from moisture
DOT, IATA, IMDG Status: Not subject to transport regulations for hazardous goods
Other Information: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices during shipping and receiving
OSHA HazCom Status: This product not regulated as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
TSCA: Listed on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
SARA Title III Sections 302/304/311/312/313: Not listed
EU REACH Status: Exempt or registered for relevant applications
California Proposition 65: No listed components indicating risk
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled
FDA/GRAS Status: Recognized as safe for specified uses
Other Regulations: Subject to food additive approvals for food and pharmaceutical use, compliance required for import/export based on destination country
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