Material Safety Data Sheet for Choline Bitartrate Coated

Identification

Product Name: Choline Bitartrate Coated
Chemical Formula: C9H19NO7
Synonyms: Choline hydrogen tartrate, L-(+)-tartaric acid ester with choline
Relevant Identified Uses: Nutritional supplement, feed additive, dietary ingredient
Manufacturer/Supplier: Refer to the registered source on the product packaging
Contact Information: Emergency phone number and address from the safety and technical data supplier
CAS Number: 87-67-2
Molecular Weight: 253.25 g/mol

Hazard Identification

GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Label Elements: No pictogram required
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild eye irritation; dust may cause mild respiratory discomfort
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands after handling, avoid contact with eyes
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name: Choline Bitartrate
Concentration: 100% (unless otherwise stated as coated on a carrier)
Ingredient Formula: C9H19NO7
Hazardous Components: None at composition levels
Impurities or Additives: Information provided by supplier if relevant; generally negligible for feed-grade product

First Aid Measures

General Advice: Move affected person away from source of exposure
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, obtain medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; seek medical response if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical care for persistent irritation
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, call a physician or poison control for advice, do not induce vomiting without instruction from medical personnel
Most Important Symptoms: Mild respiratory, skin, or eye irritation
Notes for Practitioner: Treat symptomatically

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None known
Specific Hazards: Dust may form explosive mixtures with air; decomposition releases carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing; cool exposed containers with water
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Avoid inhalation of combustion products, evacuate area as needed

Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions: Prevent exposure to dust, use personal protective equipment including respiratory protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release to drains, surface waters, and soil
Methods of Cleanup: Sweep up and collect using non-sparking tools, place in suitable containers for disposal, ventilate area
Reference to Other Sections: Review sections on personal protection, disposal

Handling and Storage

Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, avoid dust generation, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, wash hands thoroughly prior to breaks and at the end of work
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers, away from moisture and incompatible materials (strong oxidizers), in a cool, dry place
Specific End Uses: As recommended by nutritionists and formulation experts

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Occupational Exposure Limits: No exposure limits established at product level
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to control airborne concentrations
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves, safety goggles, lab coat; NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator for dusty conditions
Hygiene Measures: Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse, do not eat, drink, or smoke when using material

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder or granule, sometimes coated with a biopolymer
Odor: Faint amine-like
pH: Approximately 6 at 10% solution
Melting Point: 151 - 153°C (decomposition)
Boiling Point: Not relevant (decomposes)
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Non-volatile
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Density: ~1.4 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not applicable

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: No dangerous reactions known under normal use
Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, moisture, incompatible substances
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, fumes under fire conditions

Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): >5,000 mg/kg (low toxicity category)
Inhalation Toxicity: Not fully established; dusts can irritate respiratory tract
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild irritation possible on direct contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Mild irritation may occur
Subchronic/Chronic Effects: No evidence of adverse effects at typical exposure levels reported in the literature
Carcinogenicity: Not classified by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Information: Used in human food applications with established safety record

Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Not expected to present significant hazard to aquatic or terrestrial environments at recommended use levels
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not likely to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Expected to have high mobility due to solubility in water
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects in environmental compartments

Disposal Considerations

Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as unused product, observe all regulations
Special Precautions: Avoid release to environment; do not dump into drains or natural water courses

Transport Information

UN Number: Not classified
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: None identified
Special Precautions for User: Avoid inhalation of dust during handling and transport
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and IBC Code: Not applicable

Regulatory Information

Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Compliant with major food and feed safety standards; not listed as hazardous by TSCA, EINECS, DSL, AICS, or other applicable inventories
SARA Title III: Not reportable
FDA Status: Permitted for use in food and nutritional applications based on designation as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
Other Requirements: Meet labeling and workplace safety rules as detailed in jurisdictional guidelines