Product Name: Potassium Sodium Tartrate Anhydrous
Synonyms: Rochelle Salt, Seignette Salt
Chemical Formula: KNaC4H4O6
CAS Number: 6381-59-5
Use: Laboratory reagent, food additive, electroplating, pharmaceuticals, preparation of Fehling’s solution
Supplier: Contact information of the manufacturer or distributor
Emergency contact: Local, national emergency numbers, supplier emergency telephone
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Health Hazards: May cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract through dust exposure
Physical Hazards: Non-combustible, low risk under standard handling conditions
Environmental Hazards: Not expected to present significant hazards to environment at small quantities
Label elements: No pictogram needed, signal word not required, hazard statement: “May cause minor irritation”
Chemical Name: Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Anhydrous
Percent Purity: ≥ 99%
CAS Number: 6381-59-5
Impurities: Small residual moisture or sodium tartrate/potassium tartrate
Additives: None expected
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, seek medical review if coughing or irritation develops
Skin Contact: Wash area thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, contact a doctor if large quantities consumed or discomfort persists
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically, observe for signs of allergic reaction or irritation
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, CO2, dry chemical, or foam
Specific Hazards: Product does not ignite, though packaging may produce toxic fumes
Protective Equipment: Wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus if in confined space
Fire and Explosion: Not explosive or flammable, may decompose at very high temperatures giving off carbon oxides
Personal Precautions: Use protective gloves, goggles, and dust mask
Environmental Precautions: Prevent powder entering watercourses or soil in large amounts
Spill Cleanup: Avoid dust generation, sweep up and collect spillage, place in suitable container for disposal
Methods for Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Safe Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, avoid inhaling dust, wear protective gear as needed
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed container, keep dry and away from strong acids or oxidizers
Storage Temperature: Room temperature, away from moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limit identified
Engineering Controls: General room ventilation, local exhaust if dust generated
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, dust mask, chemical-resistant gloves, standard laboratory clothing
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or leaving lab area, no food or drink in work area
Physical State: Crystalline solid
Color: White or colorless
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 282.23 g/mol
pH (1% Solution): Around 8.0
Melting Point: Decomposes above 100°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, almost insoluble in ethanol
Density: 1.79 g/cm3
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Partition coefficient: Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, high heat, contact with acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potassium/sodium oxides may form on burning or excessive heating
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Not classified as acutely toxic, oral LD50 (rat) > 2,000 mg/kg
Chronic Toxicity: Not anticipated in standard laboratory or industrial use
Irritation: May irritate skin, eyes, and respiratory system
Sensitization: Rare, but skin reactions possible in sensitive users
Carcinogenicity: No evidence found
Mutagenicity: No data indicating mutagenic effects
Reproductive toxicity: Not expected
Ecotoxicity: No significant aquatic toxicity expected at normal lab concentrations
Mobility: Freely soluble in water, expected to move readily in moist soil
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation
Aquatic toxicity: Large spills may cause high biological oxygen demand from organic components
Product Disposal: Can be disposed of as nonhazardous waste in accordance with lab or institutional guidelines
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse and recycle or dispose of in accordance with local laws
Waste Codes: Not regulated as hazardous under most national waste codes
Precautions: Avoid bulk disposal into sewers or waterways, follow community or regional regulations
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Chemical, non-hazardous
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not considered environmentally hazardous during transport
Special Precautions: Avoid contact with wet materials and keep container sealed during transport
Safety/EHS Regulations: Not classified as hazardous under OSHA, EU REACH, and most other major regulations
Labeling Requirements: Standard chemical labeling only
Inventory Listings: Listed on TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS
Notification Status: Compliant for intended used in laboratory and industrial settings
Other Regulatory Info: Not subject to any specific national or regional restrictions for transport, storage, or disposal
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