Showa Kako Corporation
MSDS No.G1005E Potassium sodium tartrateRev-3 April 08, 2013

Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 – Product and Company Identification

Product Name

Potassium sodium tartrate

Chemical Name

Potassium sodium tartrate

Chemical FormulaC4H4KNaO6 ･4H2O

Company Identification

Showa Kako Corporation
18-23, Yoshino-cho, Suita-city, Osaka 564-0054
JAPANTelephone Number+81-6-6384-1501

24-hour Emergency+81-6-6384-1501

Telephone Number
Fax Number+81-6-6384-2287

Section 2 – Hazards Information
Toxicological Information

Not harmful if handled properly.

Ecological InformationConsidered to be highly biodegradable.

GHS Classification

Not classified

GHS Symbol

Not classified

Signal Word

Not classified

Section 3 – Composition and Information on Ingredients
Substance/Mixture

Substance

Chemical Name

Potassium sodium tartrate

CAS #6381-59-5

Percent

99.0% min.

Section 4 – First Aid Measures
Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. Consult an ophthalmologist.

Skin

Immediately flush skin with copious amount of water for at least 15
minutes.

Ingestion

Wash out mouth with water. Induce vomiting. Call a physician.

InhalationRemove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. Ifbreathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician if necessary.

Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
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Flash Point

No data foundAutoignition

No data foundExplosion Limits

Lower

No data foundUpper

No data found

Extinguish Media

Water, powder, carbon dioxide, foam

Firefighting Instructions

Avoid non-firefighting equipped personnel to enter.
Extinguish upwind from the fire wearing appropriate
protective gear.

Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Spills/ Leaks

Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus,
rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Sweep up, place in a bag
and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilator area
and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Section 7 – Handling and Storage
Handling

Wear appropriate protective gear. Do not contact with eyes, skinand on clothing. Do not inhale. Handle with care. Provide
adequate ventilation. Wash mouth and hand after handling thematerial.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Avoid such conditions as direct
sunlight, high temperature, high humidity and high piling. Store
indoor at room temperature.

Section 8 – Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering

Facilities storing or utilizing the material should be equipped

Controls

with an eye wash facilities and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Exposure Limits

No data found

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes

Safety goggles

Skin

Rubber gloves

Clothing

Protective clothing and rubber boots

Respirators

Anti-dust mask

Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State

Crystal or crystalline powder

Appearance

WhiteOdor

Odorless

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Boiling Point

No data foundMelting Point

75°C

Flash Point

No data foundAutoignition

None

Explosibility

None

Vapor Pressure

No data foundVapor Density

1.766 at 0°C

Solubility

Soluble in water 111 g/100 ml at 25°C
Insoluble in alcohol

Molecular Weight282.33

Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
Stability

StableConditions to avoid

Sunlight, high temperature and highhumidity

Incompatibilities with Other Material

No data foundHazardous Decomposition ProductNo data foundHazardous Polymerization

Will not occur

Section 11 – Toxicological information
RTECS #No data found

LD50/ LC50

No data found

Carcinogenicity

No data foundMutagenicity

No data foundReproductive Effects

No data foundTeratogenicity

No data found

Immunology

No data foundIrritation

May cause irritation to skin

Section 12 – Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity

No data foundEnvironmental Standard

No data foundSection 13 – Disposal Consideration
Disposal Method

Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations
will determine the proper waste disposal method.

Regulation Method

Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations

Section 14 – Transport Information
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Shipping Name

Not applicable

Hazard Class

Not applicableUN #Not applicable

Packing GroupNot applicable

Section 15 – Regulatory Information
United States

TSCA

On the list (as anhydrous)

EC

EINECS

206-156-8

CanadaWHMIS

Not on the list

Japan

PRTR law Not on the list

Section 16 – Other Information
MSDS Creation DateApril 12, 1993

Revised DateApril 08, 2013

Revised No.

Revised 3rdThis information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information
currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any otherwarranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume noliability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Showa
Kako be liable for any claims, losses, or damage of any third party or for lost profits or
any special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if
Showa Kako has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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