General Information
Revision date
2019-01-18
Product name
Nicotine Bitartrate Dihydrate
Product Synonyms
Nicotine acid tartrate dihydrate
Chemical name
Pyridine, 3-[(2S)-1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl]-, (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (1:2), dihydrate
CAS No.
6019-06-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC within US & 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
Highly potent pharmacologically active material.
