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 L-Tartaric Acid Safety Data Sheet (SDS)SDS #: 804
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
L-Tartaric AcidFlinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10421
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WARNING SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261). Pictograms
SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Get medical advice or attention (P313).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Combustible solid.
Flash Point: 210 °C Autoignition temperature: 425 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
H-2
F-1 R-0 SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wipe up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids.
Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
White to colorless, transparent crystals or powder.
Slight malt odor. Soluble: Water and alcohol Melting point: 170 °C
Specific gravity: 1.76 SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with strong bases, oxidizers and reducing agents.
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly. SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Serious eye irritation; skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. ORL-RAT LD50: N.A.
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not yet available.
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24a is one option. SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (201-766-0).
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
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