FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL MFG DIV -- TARTARIC ACID  -- 6810-00-234-2057
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TARTARIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/18/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-2057
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-766-7000 X3725
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-766-7000 X3725
CAGE:2G230
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
Box:City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100/800-766-7000 X3725
CAGE:2G230

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TARTARIC ACID
CAS:87-69-4
RTECS #:WW7875000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE SORE
    THROAT,COUGHING,SNEEZING & IRRITATION.EYES/SKIN:MAY CAUSE REDNESS &
    PAIN.INGESTION:LARGE DOSE MAY CAUSE SORE
    THROAT,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,ABDOMINAL PAIN & THIRS T.DEATH MAY
    RESULT FROM CARDIOVASCULAR COLLAPSE/RENAL FAILURE.CHRONIC-EROSIONS
    OF TEETH,DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER/NORMAL SALINE FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINAT ED CLOTHING.WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.INGESTION:GASTRIC
    LAVAGE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:410F,210C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:757
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, HALON, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. MOVE
    CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN,DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH WITH
    WATER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE IN AN ENCLOSED A REA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF/DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGL
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
    CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V5
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:340F,171C
Vapor Density:5.18
Spec Gravity:1.7598
pH:2.2
Solubility in Water:139 %
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS WITH AN ACIDIC
    TASTE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, METALS (SILVER)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
    REGULATIONS.

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