Product Name: Tartaric Dihydrazide
Chemical Formula: C4H8N4O4
Synonyms: Dihydrazide of Tartaric Acid
CAS Number: 123-25-1
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, research and development
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GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity – Oral (Category 4), Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Skin Sensitization (Category 1)",
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Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust. Wear protective gloves, eye protection and face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Physical Hazards: Dust may form explosive mixture with air. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Chemical Identity: Tartaric Dihydrazide
Concentration: ≥98%
Impurities: No significant impurities considered to contribute to the hazard.
Molecular Weight: 176.13 g/mol
Other Ingredients: Not applicable
EC Number: 204-614-3
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Keep at rest. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present. Continue rinsing and seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional. Seek medical advice if you feel unwell.
Acute/Delayed Symptoms: Nausea, pain, redness, eye watering, difficulty breathing, skin rash.
Other Medical Attention: Symptomatic treatment required; provide this MSDS to healthcare personnel.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Strong water jets
Special Hazards: Thermal decomposition may release hazardous gases such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Explosion Hazard: Dust in sufficient concentration may create explosive mixtures with air.
Evacuate: Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance.
Protective Equipment: Full protective suit; avoid inhalation of fumes.
Further Information: Cool exposed containers with water spray.
Personal Precautions: Ventilate area. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust.
Protective Equipment: Wear gloves, eye protection and suitable respiratory protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, watercourses, or soil.
Methods for Clean-up: Pick up mechanically and place in a suitable, labeled container. Vacuum dust or sweep up. Minimize dust creation.
Disposal of Clean-up Materials: Wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Reference to Other Sections: See sections on personal protection and disposal considerations.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Ground and bond containers when transferring. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible substances.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents.
Storage Temperature: Ambient (15–25°C) recommended.
Special Packaging: Use corrosion-resistant, tightly sealed containers.
Other Storage Instructions: Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel.
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for tartaric dihydrazide.
Engineering Controls: Work in properly ventilated areas. Use fume hood and dust extraction systems where possible.
Personal Protective Equipment for Respiratory: NIOSH-approved respirator for nuisance dusts if local ventilation is inadequate.
For Skin: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene). Protective work clothing.
For Eyes: Safety goggles with side shields or face shield.
For Environmental Protection: Have spill kit and safety shower/eye-wash station available.
Personal Hygiene: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Monitoring: Routine air monitoring in workplaces handling large quantities.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: No distinct odor
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH (1% solution): 3.0–4.0
Melting Point: 160–165°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Not highly flammable but generates dust which may be explosive
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Solubility in Water: Moderately soluble
Solubility in Other Solvents: Slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in nonpolar solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Above 160°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Other Properties: Stable under normal handling, but avoid dust generation.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal circumstances.
Hazardous Reactions: May react violently with strong oxidizers, acids, or bases.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating above decomposition temperature, open flame, ignition sources, incompatible chemicals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases.
Polymerization: No dangerous polymerization expected.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Estimated oral LD50 in rats: >300 mg/kg (harmful)
Skin Irritation: May cause mild skin irritation or sensitization on repeated exposure.
Eye Irritation: Causes severe irritation, redness, watering.
Respiratory Irritation: Possible irritation of mucous membranes.
Sensitization: May cause skin sensitization after repeated/prolonged exposure.
Chronic Toxicity: No chronic health effects documented for repeated low-level exposures.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Mutagenicity: No specific data available.
Reproductive Effects: No specific data available.
Symptoms: Redness, pain, rash, nausea, vomiting, eye watering.
Ecotoxicity: No measured data on aquatic toxicity; expected to have limited acute toxicity.
Persistence and Degradability: Degradable under environmental conditions, especially with microbial activity.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low due to moderate water solubility and expected metabolism.
Mobility in Soil: Moderately mobile due to water solubility.
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid uncontrolled release to the environment, prevent contamination of waterways and soil.
Aquatic Toxicity: Specific data not available; observe general good practice to avoid release.
Disposal to Sewer: Discouraged unless properly diluted and in compliance with local regulations.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national, regional, and local regulations.
Disposal of Product: Incinerate in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber.
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers may contain product residue; handle as hazardous waste.
Special Precautions: Do not allow material or contaminated packaging to reach sewage system.
Disposal Guidance: Consult waste disposal company or local authority for advice.
Regulatory Codes: Follow applicable transportation and environmental codes for disposal.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as a dangerous good
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Transport in Bulk: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Avoid breakage, exposure to moisture and heat; use secure packaging.
Labeling: Non-hazardous for air, road, rail, and sea transport.
U.S. Regulations: Not listed as a hazardous substance under CERCLA, SARA Title III.
TSCA Status: Listed on TSCA inventory.
California Proposition 65: Not listed.
EU Regulations: Not classified as a hazardous substance according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
REACH Registration Number: Exempt due to tonnage or use in research.
Other International Inventories: Listed or exempt in Australia (AICS), Canada (DSL/NDSL), Japan (ENCS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL), Philippines (PICCS).
Workplace Safety: Employers required to inform workers and provide appropriate protective equipment and training about this substance.
Other Regulations: User must check local, national, and international reporting requirements.
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