Product Name: Di-m-toluoyl-L-tartaric acid
Synonyms: L-(+)-Di-p-toluoyl-tartaric acid, L-tartaric acid di-m-toluoyl ester
Chemical Formula: C18H16O8
CAS Number: 32634-68-7
Manufacturer: [Your Company or Laboratory]
Recommended Use: Chiral resolving agent, chemical intermediate, laboratory research
Restrictions: Not for food, drug, or household use
Contact Information: Emergency phone, e-mail contact for safety queries
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS regulation
Label Elements: Signal word not required, no hazard pictogram
Hazard Statements: Not expected to present a significant acute hazard
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation, prolonged or repeated skin contact, and eye contact
Potential Health Effects: May cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory system
Environmental Hazards: Limited evidence of toxicity, but proper precautions recommended
Other Hazards: Fine particulates may create combustible dust hazard in air
Chemical Name: Di-m-toluoyl-L-tartaric acid
CAS Number: 32634-68-7
Concentration: Pure compound, >98% by weight
Impurities/Additives: Trace residual solvents, no hazardous stabilizers present
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, reassure breathability, offer oxygen if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical advice if skin irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, forcible removal of contact lenses if present and easy to do, consult health professional if eye irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention if feeling unwell, provide symptom-based supportive care
General Notes: If persistent symptoms develop, get prompt medical evaluation, provide MSDS to physician
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam
Unsuitable Media: Strong water jet may spread burning powder
Special Hazards: Burning dust produces carbon oxides and noxious fumes
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus, protective suit
Firefighting Guidance: Evacuate area, prevent dust accumulation, use extinguishing measures matched to environment
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, unknown organic compounds
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, wear suitable respiratory protection and gloves
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release to drains or surface water, contain powder with damp cloth
Methods for Cleanup: Sweep or vacuum up material, minimize dust, transfer to tightly closed waste container
Reference to Other Sections: Use protective equipment recommended in Section Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Handling: Avoid dust generation, use at chemical fume hood or well-ventilated area, wash hands and exposed skin after handling
Storage Conditions: Keep in tightly sealed container, store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials
Incompatibles: Strong oxidizers, bases, acids
Specific Uses: Research laboratories and industrial manufacturing, not for household consumer use
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for this compound
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, laboratory fume hood, HEPA-filtered extraction preferred
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), lab coat, safety goggles
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or NIOSH-approved respirator in case of dust formation
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after handling, do not eat or drink in work area, remove contaminated clothing immediately
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless or nearly odorless
pH: Not applicable (insoluble in water)
Melting Point: 160–165°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not determined, likely high due to solid state
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, chloroform
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Density: Approximately 1.4–1.5 g/cm³
Partition coefficient (log Kow): Not available
Auto-ignition Temp: Not established
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and handling
Thermal Decomposition: May break down at higher temperatures, producing irritating fumes
Reactivity: Not reactive in routine laboratory use
Hazardous Reactions: No known hazardous polymerization
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possible aromatic offgassing
Acute Toxicity: No data for LD50 in humans or animals; presumed low based on structure
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild irritation; long contact should be avoided
Serious Eye Damage / Irritation: May lead to irritation, redness, tearing
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust may irritate mucous membranes in sensitive individuals
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenic potential based on available data
Mutagenicity: Not expected; no published evidence
Reproductive Toxicity: Not reported; handle with laboratory caution
Aquatic Toxicity: Limited data, anticipated low hazard at laboratory volumes
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to undergo slow biodegradation
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not predicted to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Insoluble in water, tends to remain in solid phase of soils
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid uncontrolled release to environment, minimize spills
Waste Treatment Methods: Gather spilled material and residues; incinerate at chemical disposal facility where allowed
Product Disposal: Treat as non-hazardous chemical waste unless local regulations specify stricter controls
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of per local disposal regulations, decontaminate containers before recycling
Environmental Protection: Prevent release to sewer, surface water, or soil
UN Number: Not regulated as hazardous for transport
UN Shipping Name: Not classified under any transport hazard class
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Transport in tightly closed original container, protect from strong sunlight, secure upright during transit
TSCA Inventory: Listed or exempt
REACH Status: Not registered; research only
OSHA Hazard: Not classified as hazardous
SARA Section 313: Not listed
California Proposition 65: Substance not on warning list
Other Regulations: Subject to ordinary workplace hazard communication standards; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as applicable