Product Name: Tartaric Acid NF
Chemical Name: 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
Synonyms: L-Tartaric Acid; Racemic Acid
CAS Number: 87-69-4
Molecular Formula: C4H6O6
Molecular Weight: 150.09 g/mol
Uses: Pharmaceutical ingredient, food additive, acidulant, antioxidant, stabilizer in chemical analysis
Manufacturer/Supplier: Details as provided by distributor
Contact Information: Emergency telephone and address provided on package or shipment invoice
Classification: Eye irritation Category 2A; Skin irritation Category 2
GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation; causes skin irritation; harmful if swallowed in high amounts
Pictogram: Exclamation mark symbol
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing; wash thoroughly after handling; do not inhale dust
Health Effects: Eye redness, skin itching, stomach discomfort if ingested, respiratory irritation from dust
Chronic Effects: No evidence for carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, or sensitization documented in current literature
Chemical Component: Tartaric Acid
Concentration: ≥ 99% by weight
Impurities: None identified at harmful levels in USP/NF grades; check certificate of analysis for trace elements
Stabilizers or Additives: Not included in standard pharmaceutical grade
Substance Type: Pure
EC Number: 201-766-0
REACH Registration Number: 01-2119537204-47-XXXX (as per EU supplier requirements)
General Advice: Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed skin
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids as needed; seek medical help if redness or pain persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; seek medical advice if irritation occurs
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; provide oxygen or artificial respiration if needed; seek medical attention if symptoms continue
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; do not induce vomiting unless instructed by medical personnel; call poison center or physician if large amounts have been swallowed
Sensitive Individuals: Pay extra attention in cases involving those with respiratory diseases or chemical sensitivities
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear; avoid inhaling combustion products
Specific Hazards in a Fire: Thermal decomposition may release carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Fire/Explosion Risk: Non-combustible but can burn if exposed to high temperatures
Special Remarks: Dust could form explosive mixtures with air under rare circumstances
Personal Precautions: Use protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact; avoid inhaling dust
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large spills from entering drains, sewers, or waterways
Containment: Sweep up without creating dust; place material in suitable closed containers for disposal
Cleanup Methods: Vacuum or wet-sweep spilled material to avoid dust; ventilate area well
Disposal: Refer to waste disposal recommendations; follow local regulatory requirements
Handling: Avoid generating dust; minimize direct skin and eye contact; wash hands after use; use with proper exhaust ventilation
Storage Conditions: Store in dry, tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated location; avoid contact with acids, oxidizing agents, and alkalis
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, nitrites
Special Storage Needs: Keep away from moisture to prevent caking
Workplace Exposure Limits: No specific limit set for tartaric acid; follow general dust exposure thresholds (e.g., ACGIH TLV for particulates not otherwise classified: 10 mg/m³ [inhalable], 3 mg/m³ [respirable])
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation to control airborne dust
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, apron or lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator in case of high airborne concentrations
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after handling; do not eat or drink in work areas
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH (1% solution): 2.2
Melting Point: 168-170°C
Decomposition Temperature: Above 170°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Freely soluble in water (139 g/L at 20°C), slightly soluble in ethanol
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): -2.65
Relative Density: 1.76 g/cm³
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers and alkali; forms salts and complexes with metals
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide may form during thermal decomposition
Polymerization: Does not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, moisture, exposure to incompatible materials
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) 4,350 mg/kg
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Potential Effects: Irritation to eyes, skin, mucous membranes; possible gastric upset if swallowed in excess
Chronic Effects: No long-term toxicity or carcinogenic effects observed in available data
Sensitization: Not expected to cause allergic reactions
Mutagenic/Carcinogenic Effects: No evidence of genotoxic or carcinogenic potential in standard assays
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity in aquatic and terrestrial organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Rapidly biodegradable; tartaric acid breaks down into naturally occurring substances
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: High solubility in water suggests potential movement through soil but breakdown products are not hazardous
Environmental Considerations: Use care with large releases to waterways as pH shifts may temporarily impact local organisms
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and national regulations
Small Quantities: Can combine with general laboratory waste if not contaminated
Large Quantities: Seek disposal through licensed chemical waste contractor
Reuse and Recycling: Not practical for contaminated product
Special Precautions for Disposal: Prevent entry into surface waters and sewers; avoid dust formation during transfer
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous by transport regulations
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: None allocated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards During Transport: No specific hazard identified in standard shipping scenarios
Special Precautions for User: Secure to avoid package damage, prevent dust
TSCA Status (US): Listed
EU REACH Registration: Pre-registered
OSHA (US): Not classified as hazardous
SARA Title III: Not on Section 302, 304, or 313 lists
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Canada WHMIS: Not controlled
Other Labeling Requirements: Conforms to GHS as of latest update; standard risk and safety phrases apply in regulatory regions
Inventory Listing: Listed on most major chemical inventories worldwide
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