Product Name: Potassium hydrogen tartrate
Synonyms: Cream of tartar, potassium bitartrate
Chemical Formula: C4H5KO6
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Recommended Uses: Food additive, laboratory reagent, cleaning agent, baking component,
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Hazard Classification: Classified as non-hazardous
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Health Hazards: May cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; mild gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested
Symbols: Not subject to GHS pictograms; considered low risk in standard settings
Signal Word: None required
Ingredient: Potassium hydrogen tartrate
Concentration: Approximately 100%
Impurities: Negligible; food and laboratory grades kept highly pure
Other Ingredients: No significant additives or stabilizers included
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, keep comfortable, seek medical advice for persistent symptoms
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present
Skin Contact: Wash immediately with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, offer water to drink, seek medical attention for discomfort
General Advice: Symptomatic treatment as supportive action
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguishers
Specific Hazards: Product itself does not burn easily, may release potassium oxides or carbon oxides at high temperatures
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Burning Products: Irritating gases or fumes possible at extreme heat
Firefighting Actions: Use standard procedures for chemical warehouse fires
Personal Protection: Avoid breathing dust; ventilate area; use gloves and eye protection
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow significant spills to reach watercourses
Clean-Up Methods: Sweep up and place in a suitable container for disposal; vacuum if preferred to minimize dust
Decontamination Procedures: Wash area thoroughly after material pickup
Handling: Minimize dust creation, avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers away from moisture and strong oxidizers, keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Specific Precautions: Use proper lifting methods when handling bulk containers, avoid contamination with acids or bases
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific limits established by OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust or general ventilation recommended in confined spaces
Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, protective clothing, dust mask or respirator if airborne particles present
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after use, remove contaminated clothing upon leaving work area, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking when handling
Appearance: White, odorless crystalline powder
Odor: None
Molecular Weight: 188.18 g/mol
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point: 168–170°C (decomposes)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (6g/L at 20°C), insoluble in alcohol
pH: Acidic, aqueous solution typically 3.5–4.5
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Density: About 1.954 g/cm³
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions for storage and handling
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers may react violently; reacts with strong acids and bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Heat may yield carbon oxides and potassium oxides
Polymerization: Does not polymerize
Acute Toxicity: Considered low, not classified as toxic; minor gastrointestinal irritation if large amounts ingested
Chronic Exposure: No significant long-term health hazards identified
Sensitization: No data supporting sensitization risk
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: Not known to be mutagenic or carcinogenic
Target Organs: No documented adverse effects on specific organ systems
Symptoms of Overexposure: Nausea, vomiting, mild respiratory or eye irritation
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms and plants after normal use or accidental release
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Moderate solubility keeps the compound mobile in moist soils
Additional Notes: Spills should not be discharged into natural waters in significant quantities
Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental control regulations; landfill or incinerate with compatible materials
Packaging Disposal: Rinse empty containers before disposal as solid waste, consider recycling if possible
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as per product disposal, following proper decontamination procedures
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Potassium hydrogen tartrate
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous, no special labeling
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: None identified for transportation
Special Precautions: Avoid spillage and moisture during transit, secure containers
OSHA Status: Not listed as hazardous
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting
TSCA Inventory: Listed
Food Additive Status: FDA approved for use in foods
EINECS/ELINCS: Listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
Other Regulatory Notes: Always consult local, state, and federal guidelines for regulatory compliance, particularly with bulk purchases and waste management
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