Product Name: Colloidal Bismuth Tartrate
Synonyms: Bismuth(III) tartrate, Bismuth tartrate colloidal suspension
Chemical Formula: C8H4Bi2O12
CAS Number: 519-32-4
Recommended Use: Pharmaceutical ingredient, laboratory chemical
Manufacturer/Supplier: Refer to actual supplier or lab contact
Emergency Contact: Local and national poison control or emergency response number
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Potential Health Effects: Dust can irritate eyes, nose, throat; swallowing large amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset
Hazard Pictograms: No pictogram required
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild skin or eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid generating dust, prevent contact with eyes and skin, use adequate ventilation
Chemical Name: Colloidal Bismuth Tartrate
CAS Number: 519-32-4
Concentration: 98–100% by weight
Impurities: May contain trace amounts of water, sodium chloride or other pharmaceutical excipients depending on manufacturer
Molecular Structure: Bismuth coordinated with tartaric acid
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, monitor for symptoms of coughing or trouble breathing, seek medical help for any persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing, rinse skin thoroughly with soap and water
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes, lift eyelids occasionally, seek medical advice if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional, contact poison center if large quantity swallowed or if symptoms develop
Notes for Physician: No specific antidote, treat symptomatically, monitor for gastrointestinal and renal effects
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, or carbon dioxide for fires involving this material
Specific Hazards: Dust from dried product may pose a slight risk of respiratory irritation if inhaled during fire
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Avoid inhaling combustion gases, use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire
Personal Precautions: Use protective gloves, dust mask, and safety goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent runoff into drains or waterways, isolate spill area
Spill Clean-up: Sweep or scoop up spilled powder, store in suitable container for disposal, wash spill area thoroughly with water and detergent
Methods for Small Spills: Damp down dust before collection, ventilate area as needed
Handling: Keep containers tightly closed, handle in well-ventilated areas, avoid inhaling dust or direct skin contact
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated space, keep away from strong acids or bases
Incompatibilities: Do not store near oxidizing agents, acids, or bases
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after handling, avoid eating or drinking around product
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH limits for bismuth compounds, use exposure guidelines for nuisance dust (10 mg/m3 total, 3 mg/m3 respirable)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust or general ventilation to minimize airborne dust
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles recommended
Skin Protection: Protective gloves, lab coat or apron
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator when dust levels become excessive
Environmental Controls: Prevent contamination of soil and waterways
Appearance: White or off-white fine powder or suspension
Odor: Odorless
pH: 3.0–5.0 in water suspension
Solubility: Insoluble in water, dispersible as colloid
Melting Point: Decomposes without melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Bulk Density: 1.5–2.0 g/cm3
Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Particle Size: Typically 1–10 microns in colloid
Chemical Stability: Remains stable under room temperature and recommended storage conditions
Incompatible Materials: Reacts with strong acids and bases; avoid oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: Produces bismuth oxide, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide at high temperatures
Polymerization: Will not occur
Other Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, contact with incompatible substances
Acute Toxicity: Not classified as acutely toxic, large doses may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or constipation
Chronic Toxicity: Prolonged or repeated exposure may impact kidneys or nervous system; symptoms range from headache to mental confusion in rare cases of chronic, high-dose exposure
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
Symptoms: Irritation to mucous membranes, mild skin rash in sensitive individuals
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: No evidence in available data; long-term data limited
Sensitization: Rare allergic reactions reported
Aquatic Toxicity: Low expected toxicity to aquatic life at standard environmental concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic compound, does not degrade easily in environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, binds to soil particles
Other Aquatic Effects: High concentrations could alter local pH or chemistry but unlikely under normal conditions
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose as non-hazardous chemical waste according to local and national regulations
Container Disposal: Triple rinse and recondition or recycle containers if possible
Precautions: Avoid discharge to surface water, open drains or soil
Additional Advice: Seek advice from local waste management authorities for large-scale disposal
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous good for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Chemical, n.o.s. (Colloidal Bismuth Tartrate)
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: None known
Special Precautions: Protect from physical damage, keep container tightly closed during transport
Regulatory Status: Not subject to ADR, IMDG, IATA regulations
Inventory Status: Listed on many national and international inventories; check local compliance requirements
OSHA HazCom: Not classified as hazardous substance according to OSHA
SARA Title III: Not reportable
TSCA: Listed
REACH: Registered for pharmaceutical use in the EU
Other Regulation: Always refer to specific country guidelines for pharmaceuticals and laboratory chemicals, as restrictions and reporting obligations may differ depending on end use
Providing high-quality chemical products and logistics solutions for global trade partners.
