General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-22
Product name
D-(-)-Tartaric acid
Product Synonyms
D(-)-Dihydroxysuccinic acid; Unnatural tartaric acid
CAS No.
147-71-7
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H318
Causes serious eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid White No information available Emergency Overview Causes serious eye damage. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Classification of the substance or mixture Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Dust can form an explosive mixture with air.
Health hazards
Corrosive. Causes eye burns.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
