FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL -- SODIUM TARTRATE DYHYDRATE, S435  -- 6810-00N015832
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM TARTRATE DYHYDRATE, S435
MSDS Date:03/24/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N015832
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
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:TARTARIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT; (SODIUM TARTARATE, DIHYDRATE)
    (MFR CAS # 6106-24-7)
CAS:868-18-8
RTECS #:WW8150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SUPDAT: IMMED. INGEST:TREAT SYMP & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED
    ATTN IMMED. IF VOMIT OCCURS, KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2: TO PREVENT ASPIR. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMP &
    SUPPORTIVELY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROT: WORKING LIMS OF RESP & MUST BE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD. ANY DUST & MIST RESP. ANY AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/HIGH-(ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER. ANY POWERED
    AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/DUST & MIST FILTER. ANY POWERED AIR- (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5: PURIFYING RESP W/HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER.
    ANY TYPE 'C' SUPPLIED-AIR RESP OPERATED IN PRESS- (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6: DEMAND OR OTHER POS PRESS OR CONTINUOUS-FLOW MODE.
    ANY SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION/SKIN CONTACT/EYE
    CONTACT: NO DATA AVAILABLE. INGESTION: AT HIGH LEVELS MAY HAVE A
    LAXATIVE EFFECT. CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS
    STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMP &
    SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG &
    SHOES IMMED. WASH  AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS
    OF WATER UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MED
    ATTN IMMED. EYES: WASH EYES IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER OR NORM
    SALINE, OCCAS (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN DO IT W/OUT RISK. DO NOT
    SCATTER SPILLED MATL W/HIGH-PRESS (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:OCCUPATIONAL SPILL: SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN
    SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.
    DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED MATERIAL INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE
    AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS OR OPEN FLAME.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOWING RESPS ARE RECOM BASED ON INFO IN
    PHYSICAL DATA, TOX & HLTH SECTIONS. THEY ARE RANKED FROM MIN TO MAX
    RESP PROT. SPECIFIC RESP SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM LEVELS
    FOUND IN WORKPLACE, SPEC IFIC OPERATION, MUST NOT EXCEED (ING 4)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
    MUST BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . PROT
    CLTHG NOT REQD. AVOID RPTD OR PRLNGD CNTCT W/THIS SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP: 302F,150C (DEHYDRATES). PH: 7-9 @ 5% SOLN. FIRE FIGHT PROC: WATER
    STREAMS. DIKE FIRE-CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISP. USE AGENTS
    SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE. AVOID BRTHG HAZ VAPS. KEEP
    UPWI ND. FIRST AID PROC: LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS UNTIL NO EVID
    OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LEAST 15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN (ING 2)

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:1.8
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:29%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR GRANULES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS (STRONG): FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    ACRID SMOKE AND SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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