Product Name: Tartaric Acid
Synonyms: L-(+)-Tartaric Acid, 2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic Acid
Chemical Formula: C4H6O6
CAS Number: 87-69-4
Recommended Use: Food additive, lab reagent, pharmaceutical manufacturing
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GHS Classification: Eye Damage/Irritation (Category 2A); Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 2); Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Category 3)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Pictograms: Exclamation Mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhaling dust or fumes. Wear eye and skin protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Chemical Name: Tartaric Acid
Concentration: 99-100% pure
Impurities: May include trace amounts of water or residual solvents, depending on synthesis and purification methods.
Molecular Weight: 150.09 g/mol
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Rest, keep warm. Seek medical attention if cough or irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with soap and water. Call a doctor if irritation lingers.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy and continue rinsing. Seek eye specialist care.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Contact poison center or doctor immediately.
Symptoms: Itching, redness, coughing, watery eyes.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: CO2, foam, dry chemical fire extinguishers. Water spray might cool surfaces.
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet might spread powder.
Fire Hazards: Combustible under intense heat. Decomposition can release CO, CO2, irritant fumes.
Protective Gear: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, protective suit.
Specific Methods: Clear area, ventilate, mop up residues after fire.
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing in dust, keep away from unprotected people.
Environmental Precautions: Do not let product enter drains, surface water, or soil.
Spill Cleanup: Scoop up solid without creating dust. Collect in sealed, labeled containers.
Decontamination: Wash down affected area with plenty of water and non-reactive detergent.
Handling: Prevent contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use only in well-ventilated spaces. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Hygiene: Wash hands and face after handling. Avoid eating or drinking in handling areas.
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials (bases, oxidizers, heavy metals).
Packaging: Use corrosion-resistant, sealed containers.
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits published for tartaric acid. General dust limits: 10 mg/m³ (total inhalable dust), 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction).
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation. Closed handling systems reduce dust.
Personal Protection: Wear safety glasses or goggles, gloves, lab coat, dust mask or respirator (for dust-producing tasks). If handling large quantities, use full-face protection and impervious clothing.
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved respirators in non-ventilated work.
Eye Protection: Tight-sealing safety goggles.
Appearance: White, crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless or faintly acidic
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: ~2.2 (1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: 170-175°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Flash Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Water soluble (135 g/L at 20°C), slightly soluble in ethanol
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Density: 1.76 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Log Kow -2.65
Stability: Stable under recommended conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal ambient temperatures and pressures.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers, strong bases, heavy metals to form unstable complexes.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, humidity, open flames, incompatible chemicals.
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), irritating and toxic fumes when heated strongly.
Polymerization: Not known to occur.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): ~4,360 mg/kg. Not expected to be acutely toxic but may cause irritation.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation on contact.
Eye Damage: Severe irritation, redness, pain, possible corneal injury.
Inhalation: Irritation to mucous membranes, coughing, difficulty breathing.
Long-Term Exposure: Prolonged contact may result in dermatitis or sensitization.
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity found in humans.
Reproductive Effects: No established adverse effects.
Ecotoxicity: Degrades rapidly in soil and water. Not expected to bioaccumulate.
Fish Toxicity (LC50): >100 mg/L (for most aquatic species, low toxicity).
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable.
Mobility: Highly soluble, likely to move easily in water.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low
Other Adverse Effects: No significant environmental hazard under normal usage. Excess release can lower pH of water bodies.
Waste Disposal: Place unused product in sealed, labeled containers. Dispose according to local, state, national, or federal regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and recycle if possible. Otherwise, handle as hazardous waste.
Avoid: Disposal into surface water, storm drains, or soil.
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous goods for most shipping modes
Proper Shipping Name: Tartaric Acid
Hazard Class: None (non-flammable, non-toxic)
Packing Group: None
Label: None required for transit under standard conditions
Special Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage, moisture during shipping.
Inventory Listings: Tartaric Acid appears on the TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS, DSL, and other international chemical inventories.
Restrictions: No specific restrictions under most chemical safety regulations for intended industrial or food uses. Food-grade product must comply with purity criteria in national food additives legislation.
Labelling: As required by GHS, hazard pictogram and warning signal word for skin/eye irritation.
Other Information: Workers’ health protections governed by OSHA, ACGIH recommendations, and similar regulatory agencies worldwide.
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