Product Name: L-Tartaric Acid Diammonium Salt
Chemical Formula: C4H12N2O6
CAS Number: 3164-29-2
Synonyms: Diammonium L-tartrate, L-tartaric acid, diammonium salt
Recommended Use: Analytical reagent, buffer, food additive, laboratory chemical
Supplier: Refer to the purchase invoice or label for supplier details.
Emergency Contact: Refer to local emergency numbers; typically available on shipping paperwork or safety signage.
Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS guidelines.
Main Hazards: Possible irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
Pictogram: None required for non-hazardous classifications.
Signal Word: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation of dust, contact with skin and eyes. Practice good industrial hygiene.
Potential Health Effects: Eye contact causes redness and discomfort; dust inhalation causes mild respiratory irritation.
Chemical Name: L-Tartaric Acid Diammonium Salt
Concentration: 100% (pure substance)
Impurities: Trace inorganic salts or contaminants, generally less than 1%
Molecular Weight: 184.15 g/mol
Formula: C4H12N2O6
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally; seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical attention for persistent irritation.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest. If coughing or other symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell.
General Advice: Show safety data sheet to attending physician.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No specific restrictions identified; use appropriate media for surrounding materials.
Special Hazards: On decomposition, may release ammonia and nitrogen oxides.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Other Information: Avoid breathing fumes; cool containers exposed to fire with water spray to prevent bursting.
Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety goggles, and a dust mask.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent larger quantities from entering watercourses, drains, or soil.
Methods for Clean Up: Sweep up, place in a suitable closed container for waste disposal. Minimize dust generation.
Decontamination: Wash spill area with water after material pickup is complete.
Handling: Avoid generating dust. Use in a well-ventilated area. Practice good hygiene; wash hands after use.
Storage: Keep in tightly closed containers, store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances like strong oxidizers.
Specific Conditions: Store away from direct sunlight and sources of moisture. Label containers clearly.
Exposure Limits: No established occupational limits; general particulate limits may apply.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to reduce airborne dust; provide eyewash stations.
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves made of suitable material, chemical safety goggles, long-sleeved lab coat.
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask if dust generation is likely.
Hygiene Measures: No eating, drinking, or smoking during handling; wash hands before breaks.
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Approximately 5.0 – 6.0 (0.5M solution)
Melting Point / Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting
Initial Boiling Point and Range: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not classified as flammable
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: About 1.542 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: Greater than 200°C
Viscosity: Not available
Other Properties: Stable powder under normal conditions, hygroscopic in humid environments
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactivity: Inert under normal conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Contact with strong acids or oxidizers may release ammonia, nitrogen oxides.
Conditions to Avoid: Humidity, heat, incompatible chemicals.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity expected based on available data.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion.
Symptoms of Overexposure: Eye and respiratory irritation, gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Slight irritation possible.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild to moderate irritation.
Respiratory Sensitization: No evidence of sensitization.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA.
Mutagenicity and Reproductive Toxicity: Not known to cause mutagenic or reproductive effects.
Additional Information: No chronic toxic effects expected from routine use; handle as an irritant.
Toxicity to Aquatic Life: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms; use caution near waterways.
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low – does not accumulate in living tissue.
Mobility in Soil: Highly soluble in water, likely to migrate through soil rapidly.
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant ecological hazard under normal use.
Waste Treatment Methods: Follow local regulations for disposal. Chemical residues must not end up in the environment
Disposal Containers: Use approved hazardous waste containers for discarded material.
Incineration/Landfill: Incinerate in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber, or send to licensed landfill.
Unused Material: Return to supplier if possible; otherwise, treat as laboratory waste.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport.
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as a dangerous good for transport.
Environmental Hazards: Avoid accidental discharge to waterways.
Special Precautions for User: Ensure containers are well sealed and protected from moisture during transport.
TSCA Status: Listed in the United States Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory.
EINECS Number: 221-622-8
REACH Registration: Most suppliers include on their documentation if relevant.
SARA 313: Not subject to reporting requirements.
California Proposition 65: Not listed.
Labeling Requirements: Standard chemical label including product name and hazard information.
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