SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CORP -- POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE,TETRAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-264-3935
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE,TETRAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:11/12/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3935
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CORP
Address:14422 S.SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-9935
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:R.TURKINGTON
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE,TETRAHYDRATE (ROCHELLE SALT)
CAS:6381-59-5
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  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:MILD SALT,GRAS(GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS
    SAFE FOR FOOD USE).EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE EYE,SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.INGEST:2-4GRAMS MAY CAUSE
    CARTHARSIS(VOMITING).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT AND WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET P ROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE
    VOMITING BY TOUCHING BACK OF THROAT WITH FINGER.TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN A
    DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
    A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST AND ORGANIC
    VAPORS,DEPENDING ON THE AIRBORN  CONCENTRATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH/DUST-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:437F,225C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:153F,67C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:437F,225C
Spec Gravity:1.8
pH:7-8 AQ
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALS;WHITE OR TRANSLUCENT,EFFLORESENT.ODOR NOT
    REPORTED.COOLING SALINE TAST

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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