Potassium Bitartrate Cream of Tartar SDS, Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Sheet 12-May-22

1. Product Identification

Product Name & Other Names: Potassium Bitartrate or Potassium Acid Tartrate or Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate or Cream of Tartar.
CAS No.: 868-14-4
EINECS EC Number: 212-769-1
Relevant uses and uses advised against (if any): Industrial Manufacturing
SUPPLIER: As per Letterhead.

2. Hazards Identification

GHS, Globally Harmonized System Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.

Labeling according to GHS & Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Precautionary statements:
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Product Name & Other Names: Potassium Bitartrate or Potassium Acid Tartrate or Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate or Cream of Tartar.
CAS No.: 868-14-4
EINECS EC Number: 212-769-1

4. First Aid Measures

Always seek medical attention after first aid measures are provided.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If copious quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media Not recommended: Avoid using solid water jet as it may scatter the fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. At elevated temperatures under fire conditions, it may produce toxic or irritating fumes. Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing method according to the surrounding situation is used.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Do not approach facing the wind.
Environmental precautions: Do not let the product enter drains, soil, or water sources.
Methods and materials used for containment cleanup procedures and Storage: Contain spilled material. Do not let the product enter drains. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow evacuating as per law.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Apply according to good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices. Ensure proper ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not drink, eat, or smoke while handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Minimize dust generation. Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Prevent any contact with hot surfaces.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool, dry, and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in tightly closed original container. Keep air contact to a minimum. Store protected from heat, sparks and ignition sources and incompatible materials. Do not store with incompatible materials like strong oxidizing agents.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Not expected to require personal respirator usage. For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures: Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Odor threshold: Not applicable.
pH: Not available.
Relative density: around 1.98
Melting point/freezing point: No data found.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data found.
Flash point: No data found.
Auto-ignition temperature: No data found.
Decomposition temperature: No data found.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data found.
Vapor pressure: No data found.
Vapor density: No data found.
Evaporation rate: No data found.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data found.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data found.
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Viscosity: No data found.
Molecular Weight: 188.18
Chemical Formula: KOCO(CHOH)2COOH

10. Stability and Reactivity

Appearance: Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Odor threshold: Not applicable.
pH: Not available.
Relative density: around 1.98
Melting point/freezing point: No data found.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data found.
Flash point: No data found.
Auto-ignition temperature: No data found.
Decomposition temperature: No data found.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data found.
Vapor pressure: No data found.
Vapor density: No data found.
Evaporation rate: No data found.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data found.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data found.
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Viscosity: No data found.
Molecular Weight: 188.18
Chemical Formula: KOCO(CHOH)2COOH

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition, substance may emit oxides of carbon.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid: No information found.

11. Toxicological Information

No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, OSHA and NTP.
Teratogenic Effects: No data found.
Mutagenic Effects: No data found.
Developmental Toxicity: No data found.
Reproductive Effects: No data found.

12. ECOLOGICAL DATA

Toxicity to fish: No data found.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility.

14. Transport Information

DOT USA, TDG Canada & ADR/RID Europe: Not controlled.
IMDG/IMO: Not controlled.
IATA/ICAO: Not controlled.

15. Regulatory Information

USA Regulations:
California Proposition 65: Not listed.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: See section 2.