FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM POTASSIUM TARTRATE  -- 6810-00-264-3935
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM POTASSIUM TARTRATE
MSDS Date:10/30/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3935
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM POTASSIUM TARTRATE, TETRAHYDRATE
CAS:6381-59-5
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXCESSIVE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF THE EYES, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION OF
    RELATIVELY LARGE DOSES (2-4 GMS) MAY HAVE A CATHARTIC EFFECT.
    CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE. HOWEVER,  POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE HAS
    BEEN USEDIN FOODS. NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WERE FOUND.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. INGESTION MAY HAVE A CATHARTIC EFFECT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE
    INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED
    RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF BREATHING S TOPPED, GIVE CPR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
    GIVE PATIENT 2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY,
    STANDARD FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUST. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, AND EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DEPENDING ON THE DUST CONCENTRATION, WEAR A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    A FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF OR DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS)
    CLOTHING. HAVE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING
    OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENS WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBL 819F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:158F,70C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:UNKNOWNN
Spec Gravity:1.8
pH:7-8SOL
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSLUSCENT, EFFLORESCENT CRYSTALS OR WHITE,
    CRISTALLINE POWDER, SALINE TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA AVAILABLE
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE HAZARDOUS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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