Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 2 0 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 2 0 See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Ammonium tartrate SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# A265 364-29-2 WW8050000 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300 Page Number: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium tartrate Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier C4H2N2O6 SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 CALL (30) 56-8000 Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight ) Ammonium tartrate 364-29-2 00 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Ammonium tartrate LD50: LC50: Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Potential Chronic Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY:
Ammonium tartrate Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Inhalation Serious Inhalation Ingestion Serious Ingestion Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances May be combustible at high temperature. These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...). Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Ammonium tartrate Page Number: 3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Solid. (Crystals solid.) Odor Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) 84.5 g/mole Taste Color Colorless. Boiling Point Melting Point Decomposes. Critical Temperature Specific Gravity.6 (Water = ) Vapor Pressure Not applicable. Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties See solubility in water, methanol. Solubility Easily soluble in cold water. Partially soluble in methanol. Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances The product is stable.
Ammonium tartrate Page Number: 4 Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Corrosivity Polymerization Will not occur. Section. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. LD50: LC50: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Section 2. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The products of degradation are more toxic. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification CLASS 9: Miscellaneous hazardous material. : UNNA: NA909 PG: Special Provisions for Transport
Ammonium tartrate Page Number: 5 DOT Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations Pennsylvania RTK: Ammonium tartrate Massachusetts RTK: Ammonium tartrate TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium tartrate CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Ammonium tartrate California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (EEC) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 2 0 E National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 2 0 Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Gloves. Lab coat.
Ammonium tartrate Page Number: 6 Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Splash goggles. Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations A5320 Validated by Sonia Owen on /20/2003. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed /20/2003. CALL (30) 56-8000 Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.