Material Safety Data Sheet
POTASSIUM BITARTRATE
Revised: 07/13/2010
Replaces: 05/09/2010
Printed: 08/02/2010
Section 1 - Product Description
Product Name: Potassium Bitartrate
Product Code(s): 88-2690
Size: 500 g
Chemical Name: Potassium compounds
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Formula: KOCO (CHOH) 2COOH)
Synonyms: Potassium Acid Tartrate; Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate; Cream of Tartar
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company, 2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F) Chemtrec 800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours)
Section 2 - Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Avoid contact with clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation. Skin: May cause irritation to skin.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
Section 3 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Principal Hazardous Components: Potassium Bitartrate (868-14-4) 99-100%
TLV units: N/A
PEL units: N/A
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (Water, unless specified as water-reactive).
Ingestion - If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek
medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Inhalation - In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
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Section 5 - Firefighting Procedures
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
NFPA Rating:
Health: 0
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Extinguisher Media: Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A
Section 6 - Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to Take in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Ventilate area of spill. Clean-up personnel should wear proper protective
equipment. Avoid creating dust. Sweep or scoop up and containerize for disposal.
Section 7 - Special Precautions
Precautions to Take in Handling or Storing: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Section 8 - Protection Information
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None needed under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation. A
NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves: Natural rubber, Neoprene, PVC or equivalent.
Eye Protection: Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower.
Section 9 - Physical Data
Molecular Weight: 188.18 Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density(Air=1): N/A Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.984 at 18癈
Percent Volatile by Volume: N/A Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): N/A
Solubility in Water: Slightly Soluble Appearance and Odor: White, odorless crystals.
Section 10 - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: None Known
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): N/A
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx,
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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Section 11 - Toxicity Data
Toxicity Data: orl-rat LDLo 22 gm/kg
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See Section 2
Chronic: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: N/A
Target Organs: N/A
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation and ingestion.
Section 12 - Ecological Data
EPA Waste Numbers: N/A
Section 13 - Disposal Information
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always contact a
permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
Name List: Chemical Category:
Potassium Bitartrate - No Potassium Bitartrate - No
CERCLA Section 103 RQ(lb.): Potassium Bitartrate - No
RCRA Section 261.33: Potassium Bitartrate - No
Section 16 - Additional Information
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources
available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a
particular application of the substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must carefully assess the
applicability of any information contained herein in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the material.
Glossary
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number Chemical Services Abstract Number
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC International Agency of Research on Cancer
N/A Not Available
NTP National Toxicology Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
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ppm Parts per million
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
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