Product Name: Sodium Potassium Tartrate Tetrahydrate
Common Names: Rochelle Salt
Chemical Formula: KNaC4H4O6·4H2O
CAS Number: 6381-59-5
Synonyms: Seignette’s Salt, Potassium Sodium Tartrate
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, pharmaceutical use, food additives, electroplating, Seidlitz powders
Manufacturer Contact: Address, phone number, email should be listed by the provider
Emergency Number: Emergency telephone and local poison center information for immediate incidents
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS and OSHA standards
GHS Label Elements: No symbol or signal word required
Hazard Statements: Dust may cause mild irritation to respiratory tract, eyes, and skin
Precautionary Statements: Avoid creating and inhaling dust, wash hands after handling
Potential Health Effects: Mild eye, skin, and respiratory irritation; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset such as nausea and diarrhea in large quantities
Chemical Name: Sodium Potassium Tartrate Tetrahydrate
Synonyms: Rochelle Salt
CAS Number: 6381-59-5
EC Number: 200-811-1
Percentage: 100% pure substance in laboratory use
Impurities: Minimal, typically controlled for pharmaceutical and reagent use
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, get medical attention if irritation develops
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical advice if symptoms occur
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention for symptoms such as persistent nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal upset
Symptoms: Mild irritation of mucous membranes, mild nausea, stomach upset
Flammability: Not flammable
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides, sodium oxides, potassium oxides, possible irritating vapors
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Explosion Hazard: Not considered an explosion hazard under normal conditions
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, ensure adequate ventilation, wear appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent powder from entering drains, sewers, or waterways
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up and place in suitable container for disposal, avoid generating airborne dust, wash walking surfaces to prevent slipping
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing; avoid creating dust; use in well-ventilated areas; wash hands after handling
Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials like strong oxidizers and acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Packaging Materials: Keep in original or compatible chemical-resistant containers
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established specifically for sodium potassium tartrate
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation for dust-producing operations
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or NIOSH-approved respirator during dusty operations
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield
Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat, closed footwear
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Appearance: Colorless, transparent, crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 6.5–8.0 (aqueous solution)
Melting Point: Decomposes at 70°C (158°F)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Density: About 1.79 g/cm³
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and use conditions
Reactivity: No hazardous reactions known under recommended conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong acids and oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive moisture, high temperatures, contact with incompatible materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May release carbon oxides and oxides of sodium and potassium if overheated or in a fire
Acute Toxicity: Low oral toxicity, large amounts may irritate the gastrointestinal tract
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Low risk of irritation
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Mild irritation possible
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust may cause mild irritation to respiratory tract
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data suggesting mutagenic potential
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse effects known
STOT - Single Exposure: Not classified
STOT - Repeated Exposure: Not classified
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be harmful to aquatic or terrestrial organisms in typical concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Likely to decompose into naturally occurring substances
Bioaccumulation: Potential for bioaccumulation considered low
Mobility in Soil: Soluble in water, may move through soil to groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers before recycling or disposal
Hazardous Waste Numbers: Not regulated as hazardous waste by US EPA
Precautions: Do not allow spilled material to enter drains or waterways unchecked
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: None identified
Special Precautions for Transport: Avoid generating dust, keep tightly closed during transport
TSCA: Listed on US Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
REACH Registration: Exempt or registered
OSHA: Not regulated as a hazardous chemical
SARA Title III Sections 302/304/313: Not listed
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Local Regulations: Requirements may vary by country or region
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