Product Name: Cream of Tartar
Chemical Name: Potassium bitartrate
Synonyms: Potassium hydrogen tartrate, tartaric acid potassium salt
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Molecular Formula: C4H5KO6
Manufacturer: Common food additive manufacturers, widely distributed
Recommended Use: Used as a stabilizer in baking, food additive, leavening agent
Contact Information: Refer to supplier label contact details for inquiries and emergencies
GHS Classification: Not regarded as hazardous under normal use
Physical Hazards: Dust can irritate eyes, nose, and throat
Health Hazards: Ingestion of large quantities may cause gastrointestinal discomfort
Environmental Hazards: Low environmental hazard; avoid large spills
Pictograms: None required for non-industrial use
Signal Word: None required
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation of dust, use in well-ventilated area, keep out of reach of children
Chemical: Potassium bitartrate
Content: 99–100% pure
Impurities: Trace elements such as sodium, calcium, possible residual tartaric acid
Other Components: No other hazardous components present
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide comfort, seek medical care if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with water and soap, remove contaminated clothes
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, seek medical attention if symptoms appear
Symptoms: Irritation to eyes, nose, gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested in excess
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, or dry chemical
Specific Hazards: Product is not flammable, can decompose under heat to release carbon oxides and irritating fumes
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Special Procedures: Keep containers cool with water spray, prevent runoff from fire control from entering waterways
Precautions: Ventilate area, avoid dust formation
Personal Protection: Wear gloves, goggles, dust mask if handling large spills
Environmental Precautions: Minimize release to waterways and drains
Methods for Cleanup: Sweep up and collect in appropriate container for disposal, avoid dry sweeping that generates dust
Safe Handling: Avoid generating dust, use with adequate ventilation, minimize contact with skin and eyes
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed container, keep in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Hygiene: Wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during handling
Control Parameters: No workplace exposure limits established
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation in areas where dust is created
Personal Protection: Safety glasses, gloves, dust mask for industrial use
Respiratory Protection: Not needed unless dust generated
Skin Protection: Gloves recommended for frequent or long-term use
Eye Protection: Use safety goggles for bulk handling
General Measures: Avoid unnecessary exposure, wash hands, maintain clean work area
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 3.5–4.5 (in solution)
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Non-flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
Density: Approximately 1.95 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Above 220°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, potassium oxides, irritating fumes at high temperature
Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Acute Toxicity: Low oral toxicity, no data showing harmful effects at levels normally encountered in food
Skin irritation: Mildly irritating only in sensitive individuals
Eye Irritation: Can irritate if contact persists
Inhalation: May cause temporary discomfort
Ingestion: Gastrointestinal discomfort in significant amounts
Chronic Exposure: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity
LD50 (oral): > 2000 mg/kg (rat, estimated)
Target Organs: No organ-specific effects documented
Ecotoxicity: Negligible for aquatic and terrestrial organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable, breaks down into natural components
Bioaccumulative Potential: No potential for bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: Limited mobility due to low solubility
Other Information: No significant negative impact on environment reported
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, or national regulations
Small Quantities: Can be disposed in municipal waste
Large Quantities: Use a licensed waste handler
Packaging: Empty containers can be recycled or disposed with household waste, ensure all residues are removed
Avoid Release: Do not discharge into drains or waterways in significant amounts
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as a hazardous material
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture during transport
Environmental Hazards: None, not dangerous for transport by air, sea, or road
TSCA Status: Listed
FDA Status: Approved as food additive
EU Regulation: E336 recognized as food ingredient
WHMIS Classification (Canada): Not controlled
OSHA Status: Non-hazardous
Other Country Regulations: Not hazardous under GHS guidelines
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