General Information
Revision date
2010-06-01
Product name
Rochelle Salts
Product Synonyms
Sodium Potassium Tartrate; Sodium Potassium Tartrate, Tetrahydrate; Seignette Salt, Tetrahydrate;
Chemical name
Butanedioc Acid, 2,3-Dihydroxy-Monopotassium Monosodium Salt
CAS No.
ACGIH
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Company Information
company name
Brenntag Canada Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling. Dust may cause mechanical irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Product may be mildly irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract and may cause coughing and sneezing. Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of nose and throat due to absorption of moisture and oils. See "Other Health Effects" Section. Skin Contact: This product may cause irritation due to abrasive action. Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of the skin due to absorption of moisture and oils. Skin Absorption: Not likely to be absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: This product may cause irritation, redness and possible damage due to abrasiveness. Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of the eyes due to absorption of moisture and oils. Ingestion: Ingestion of large doses can have cathartic (laxative) effects.
Other Health Effects
Effects (irritancy) on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the sensation or onset of pain. Strict adherence to first aid measures following any exposure is essential. Potassium salts have a potential risk of hyperkalemia which can cause cardiac arrhythmia. Sodium salts have a hypothetical risk of hypernatremia.
