Product Name: L(+)-Tartaric Acid (BP2000)
Chemical Formula: C4H6O6
CAS Number: 87-69-4
Molecular Weight: 150.09 g/mol
Synonyms: 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid, Natural Tartaric Acid
Product Use: Acidulant in food, pharmaceutical excipient, chiral reagent in chemical synthesis
Manufacturer/Supplier: Chemical supply companies engaged in fine chemical distribution
Contact Information: Emergency telephone details supplied on request by supplier
Recommended Restriction: Laboratory, industrial and food-grade use only; not for medical procedures or personal care
Classification: Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Irritation Category 2, Not listed as carcinogenic
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, may cause skin irritation, not considered hazardous by GHS criteria for ingestion or inhalation in small amounts
Precautionary Statements: Wear eye protection, avoid contact with skin and eyes, wash thoroughly after handling, do not ingest
Potential Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may dry or crack skin, dust inhalation may cause mild respiratory tract irritation
Environmental Hazards: May cause localized, minor adverse effects to plant life in uncontrolled spills
Chemical Name: L(+)-Tartaric Acid
Purity: >99%
Inorganic Impurities: Trace elements below 0.01%, typical values for commercial BP/USP grade
Other Components: No hazardous excipients listed, material supplied as pure crystalline or powdered acid
Mixture: Not a mixture; single-substance preparation
EC No.: 201-766-0
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if possible, continue rinsing, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, consult physician if skin irritation occurs
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, ensure breathing is comfortable, seek medical advice if symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing arise
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, never give liquid to an unconscious person, seek medical attention for large ingestions or if feeling unwell
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Redness, irritation, burning sensation in eyes or on skin
Advice for Physicians: Treat symptomatically based on patient response
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide can be used
Unsuitable Media: Do not use water jet, which may scatter powder
Special Hazards: Decomposition generates carbon oxides, risk of toxic fumes under fire
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical-resistant gear, and avoid inhaling fumes
Thermal Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic acids in trace amounts possible
Additional Info: Prevent firefighting runoff from entering drains or watercourses
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, dust mask or respirator for significant dust levels
Environmental Precautions: Avoid discharge into drains, prevent spread to soil and waterways
Containment/Cleanup: Sweep or vacuum up material gently to prevent dusting, place in suitable labeled containers for disposal, ventilate spill area, wash spill site after removal
Methods and Materials for Containment: Use inert absorbent for minor spills, avoid dry sweeping if large quantity is released
Safe Handling: Handle in areas with local exhaust or ventilation, avoid creating excessive dust, wash hands after handling, use sealed systems for bulk transfer
Hygiene Requirements: Prohibit eating, drinking, or smoking in handling area
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment, away from incompatible substances like oxidizers and strong bases
Storage Temperature: Ideal range 15-25°C, protect from moisture
Avoidances: Keep away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and sources of ignition
Exposure Limits: No established ACGIH, OSHA, or EU workplace exposure limits found for tartaric acid
Engineering Controls: Use local ventilation, process enclosures, or general explosion-proof ventilation for powder transfer
Personal Protective Equipment—Eyes: Chemical safety goggles
Personal Protective Equipment—Hands: Nitrile or natural rubber gloves
Personal Protective Equipment—Skin: Laboratory coat or chemical-resistant apron
Personal Protective Equipment—Respiratory: Particle filter mask (N95/P2) for dust generation above nuisance threshold
General Safety: Emergency eyewash station in immediate work area is required
Appearance: White crystalline powder or small transparent crystals
Odor: Odorless
pH: Strongly acidic (pH 2.2 for 0.5% solution)
Melting Point: 170°C (338°F); decomposes
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Readily soluble in water (138g/l at 20°C), slightly soluble in ethanol
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile under normal conditions
Density: 1.76 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (Log Pow): -2.65 (high water solubility)
Other Properties: Not flammable, not explosive, not self-reactive or oxidizing
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal handling and storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, moisture, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, reactive metals such as sodium/metals as powder
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes during thermal degradation
Reactivity: Does not polymerize, reacts with alkaline substances to release heat and carbon dioxide gas
LD50 Oral (Rat): 4,350 mg/kg
LD50 Dermal (Rabbit): Data not available; minimal skin absorption
Acute Effects: Eye and skin irritation, possible gastrointestinal irritation in large doses
Chronic Effects: Not classified as carcinogenic, no evidence of mutagenicity or teratogenicity in available data
Sensitization: Not a known sensitizer
Target Organs: No unique organ toxicity identified in animal studies
Additional Info: Readily metabolized to CO2 and water, not bioaccumulative in humans
Aquatic Toxicity: Low aquatic toxicity, LC50 (96h, fish) >1,000 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Highly biodegradable, rapid breakdown by common soil and water bacteria
Bioaccumulation Potential: Negligible due to high solubility and metabolic pathways
Mobility in Soil: Leaches rapidly, no known risk of groundwater contamination
Other Ecological Effects: Minor soil acidification possible in high concentrations, not expected to cause long-term harm to aquatic environments
Waste Treatment: Collect and transfer contaminated material to approved chemical waste facility
Waste Disposal: Incinerate or landfill according to local, regional, and national regulations
Packaging Disposal: Rinse empty containers, recycle or dispose as non-hazardous waste if uncontaminated
Special Considerations: Avoid uncontrolled release to environment, keep separate from incompatible waste streams
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not a dangerous good
Hazard Class: Not classified
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: No
Transport Precautions: Store securely, avoid moisture ingress, stack in accordance with applicable goods practice guidelines
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Listed on chemical inventory in USA (TSCA), EU (EINECS), Canada (DSL), Japan (ENCS)
Labeling Requirements: Complies with GHS for labeling as an irritant
Chemical Safety Assessment: Not required for food and pharmaceutical substance in most jurisdictions, consult local authority
Restrictions: Not subject to REACH authorization or restriction for commercial and laboratory use
Other Regulatory Lists: Not listed as hazardous under CERCLA, SARA, or Proposition 65
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