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General Information
Revision date
2008-11-21
Product name
TARTARIC ACID
Product Synonyms
d-tartaric acid; 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid
CAS No.
87-69-4
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Company Information
company name
Mollinckrodt Baker, Inc,
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview -------------------------- CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN AND EYES. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 1 - Slight Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 1 - Slight Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code Green (General Storage) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Potential health effects
Information on the human health effects from exposure to this substance is limited. Inhalation: Nuisance dust. May cause coughing and sneezing. Ingestion: Mildly irritating to the gastro-intestinal system if large quantities are ingested. The effect is that of an acid, producing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected. Eye Contact: Mild irritant and possibly temporarily abrasive. Reddening and tearing may be experienced. Chronic Exposure: No information found. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
