Product Name: Nicotine ditartrate dihydrate
Chemical Formula: C10H14N2•2(C4H6O6)•2H2O
CAS No.: 65-31-6
Synonyms: (S)-3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine ditartrate dihydrate
Recommended Use: Chemical research, chemical manufacturing
Manufacturer/Supplier: Please refer to your supplier’s name and contact details
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center or emergency medical services
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation): Category 2
Pictograms: Skull and crossbones
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin, or inhaled; causes skin irritation; may cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid all contact, use appropriate PPE, only handle in well ventilated space, avoid release to the environment
Potential Health Effects: Shortness of breath, convulsions, dizziness, muscle twitching, abdominal pain, headache
Chemical Name: Nicotine ditartrate dihydrate
Concentration: >98%
Impurities: Trace amounts of unreacted nicotine and tartaric acid
Molecular Weight: 558.55 g/mol
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical attention immediately
Skin Contact: Immediately wash with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, obtain medical help quickly
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, keep flushing, get medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, do not induce vomiting, call poison center or doctor right away
Most Important Symptoms: Nausea, convulsions, respiratory distress, confusion, drop in blood pressure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam are effective
Unsuitable Media: Do not use water jet stream
Special Hazards: Releases toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide under fire
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Firefighting Advice: Evacuate area, prevent firewater runoff from entering waterways, remain upwind
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, suitable mask, avoid skin and eye contact, ventilate space well
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering soil, water sources, and drains
Methods for Containment: Confine, absorb spillage with inert material, collect in sealable container
Cleaning Up: Wash contaminated area with water after collection, ventilate well, dispose at authorized facility
Safe Handling: Keep container tightly closed, use in fume hood, do not breathe dust or vapor, handle only with appropriate safety equipment
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, keep away from heat and direct sunlight, separate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, alkaline materials
Specific Requirements: Store in original, tightly sealed packaging with clear labeling
Engineering Controls: Laboratory fume hood, emergency eyewash station, safety shower
Respiratory Protection: Full-face respirator with appropriate filter for fine particulates and organic vapors
Hand Protection: Impervious gloves such as nitrile or neoprene
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles
Skin Protection: Lab coat or chemical-resistant apron
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent release to the workplace or natural environment, monitor air regularly
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Pungent, characteristic of nicotine
pH: Weakly acidic in aqueous solution
Melting Point: 143-148°C (decomposition)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Partition Coefficient: Not established
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Flash Point: Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal handling and storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Forms toxic fumes when Heated or exposed to incompatible substances
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sunlight, moisture, incompatible chemicals
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, tarry residues, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (rat): 3.4 mg/kg (as nicotine); extremely toxic by all routes
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, salivation, bradycardia, muscle twitching, respiratory collapse
Chronic Effects: Nervous system disturbance, cardiovascular effect, potential dependence and addiction
Other Hazards: Highly toxic to children and those with heart conditions; can cause fatal poisoning rapidly
Ecotoxicity: Highly toxic to aquatic life even in low concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, may persist in the environment if released
Bioaccumulative Potential: Risk of accumulation in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Moves rapidly in water, can reach groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Expected to harm beneficial insects and wildlife at low exposures
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose through licensed hazardous waste contractor
Container Disposal: Triple rinse, puncture before disposal as hazardous waste
Contaminated Packaging: Handle as hazardous chemical waste, do not reuse
Special Precautions: Never pour into drains or general waste streams, incinerate under controlled conditions after neutralization
UN Number: 1654
UN Proper Shipping Name: Nicotine compounds, solid
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: I (high danger)
Special Precautions for Transport: Carry in sealed, clearly marked container, ensure protection from physical damage and moisture, keep away from incompatible substances and food or feed
Inventory Status: Listed on most major chemical inventories
U.S. Regulatory Information: Subject to strict regulation under TSCA, CERCLA, and FIFRA
EU Classification: Classified as dangerous substance in accordance with REACH
Labeling Requirements: GHS and local regulations dictate explicit hazard pictograms, safety phrases
Other Regulations: Workers handling require comprehensive safety training, site requires risk assessment and emergency plans