Product Name: dl-Tartaric Acid Monohydrate
Chemical Formula: C4H6O6·H2O
CAS Number: 5949-29-1
Synonyms: 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, Monohydrate
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, food additive, chelating agent
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GHS Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 2), Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5)
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Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation; causes skin irritation; may be harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection, wash hands after handling, avoid breathing dust, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Effects of Overexposure: Eye redness, skin dryness, stomach discomfort, throat irritation
Chemical Name: dl-Tartaric Acid Monohydrate
Common Name and Synonyms: Tartaric acid, 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid monohydrate
CAS Number: 5949-29-1
Concentration: 100%
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids and removing contact lenses if present, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing and shoes, seek medical advice if redness or irritation appears
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing, get medical help if symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, drink water if conscious, seek medical advice immediately
Notes for Physician: Treat symptomatically, monitor for respiratory distress or gastrointestinal pain
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Strong water jet
Specific Hazards: Product can combust to produce carbon oxides and irritating fumes
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Procedures: Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk, avoid breathing fumes, use water spray to cool unopened containers
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid generating dust, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe, do not allow product to enter drains or watercourses
Cleaning Methods: Collect spillage with shovel and place in suitable container, vacuum clean or sweep up and dispose in accordance with regulations, rinse area with water after material removal
Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes and skin, wear personal protective equipment, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink or smoke in work area
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from sources of heat and ignition, keep container tightly closed, separate from strong oxidizers and alkalines, label containers clearly, avoid temperature extremes
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for dl-tartaric acid monohydrate
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or process enclosures to minimize airborne exposure, supply emergency eyewash stations and safety showers at working locations
Personal Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection with chemical safety goggles, gloves made from nitrile or neoprene, lab coat or apron, dust mask or respirator if dust concentration exceeds controls, avoid open shoes and loose clothing
Hygiene Measures: Remove contaminated clothing, wash hands and face thoroughly after handling, keep food and drink away from work area
Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
Odor: Odorless or faintly acidic
Melting Point/Range: 168-170°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether
pH (1% Solution): 2.2–2.5
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Density: 1.79 g/cm³
Molecular Weight: 150.09 (anhydrous), 168.04 (monohydrate)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): -2.65 (estimated)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Reactivity: Nonreactive under normal conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, reducing agents, alkali metals
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, irritant gases if heated to decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Heating above decomposition point, contact with incompatible substances, prolonged exposure to moisture
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 4,365 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation in contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified as respiratory sensitizer
Skin Sensitization: Not a known sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence found for reproductive effects
Mutagenicity: Negative in established test systems
Potential Health Effects: Eye contact leads to redness and pain, ingestion may produce gastrointestinal upset, skin contact leads to dryness, cracking, or irritation, inhalation of dust may irritate respiratory tract
Aquatic Toxicity: Not classified as hazardous to aquatic life, readily biodegradable in water
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable through natural microbial action, breaks down in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Does not bioaccumulate in aquatic or terrestrial organisms
Mobility in Soil: High solubility indicates mobility in soil and potential for leaching
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards on aquatic and terrestrial environments at common levels of release
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations, contact approved waste disposal facility, avoid discharge to drains, sewers, and natural waterways
Packaging Disposal: Empty containers must be triple rinsed and rendered unusable before disposal, offer recycling where possible, otherwise dispose as hazardous waste
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Avoid generating dust, secure cargo during shipment, prevent container damage or leakage during transport
OSHA Status: Not classified as hazardous under OSHA standards
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Listed
SARA Title III Reporting: Not listed under CERCLA, SARA 302, SARA 311/312, or SARA 313
EU Regulations: Classified according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, not considered a dangerous substance
California Proposition 65: Not listed
WHMIS Classification (Canada): Not controlled
Other Regulations: Complies with Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and other international standards where used as a food additive, requires proper labeling and safe handling globally
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