Showa Kako Corporation
MSDS No.G1001E L-Tartaric acidRev-5 October 28, 2013

Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 – Product and Company Identification

Product Name

L-Tartaric acid

Chemical Name

L-Tartaric acid

Chemical FormulaC4H4O6Company 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
GHS Classification
Physical Hazards
Not classifiedHealth Hazards
Skin corrosion / Irritation

Category 2

Serious eye damage /Category 2A

eye irritation
Environmental Hazards
Not classifiedGHS Symbol

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash hand and face, etc. thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.
Response Statements
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
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minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy todo. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feelunwell.
Storage Statements

None

Disposal Statements

None

Section 3 – Composition and Information on Ingredients
Substance/Mixture

Substance

Chemical Name

L-Tartaric Acid

CAS #87-69-4

Percent

99.5% min.

Section 4 – First Aid Measures
Eyes

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

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush skin with copious
amount of water or warm water. Call a physician if necessary.

Ingestion

Wash out mouth with water. Give 1-2 cups of water or milk. Nevergive anything by mouth to unconscious person. Call a physician.

Inhalation

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

Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
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, rubberboots and heavy rubber gloves. Sweep up, place in a bag andhold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilator area andPage: 2/5

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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 equippedControls

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

Colorless, transparent or white

Odor

Odorless

Boiling Point

No data foundMelting Point

169 – 170 °C

Flash Point

No data foundAutoignition

210 °C (Open)

Explosibility

None

Vapor Pressure

No data foundVapor Density

1.7598

Solubility

Soluble in water 138 g/100 ml at 20°C, 343 g/100 ml at 100°C
Soluble in alcohol, hardly soluble in ether alcohol, insoluble inchloroform and benzene

Molecular Weight150.09Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
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Stability

StableConditions to avoid

Direct sunlight, high temperature, highhumidity and high piling

Incompatibilities with Other Material

Alkaline Material

Hazardous Decomposition ProductNone

Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur

Section 11 – Toxicological information
RTECS #No data found

LD50/ LC50

oral-mouse LD50: 4360 mg/kg
intravenous-mouse LD50: 485 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity

No data foundMutagenicity

No data foundReproductive Effects

No data foundTeratogenicity

No data found

Immunology

No data foundIrritation

May cause irritation to skin and eyes

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
Shipping Name

Not applicable

Hazard Class

Not applicableUN #Not applicable

Packing GroupNot applicable

Section 15 – Regulatory Information
United States

TSCA

On the list

EC

EINECS2017660

CanadaWHMISNo data foundJapan

PRTR law

Not on the list

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Section 16 – Other Information
MSDS Creation Date

April 12, 1993

Revised Date

October 28, 2013

Revised No.

Revised 5thThis 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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