| [Fire Fighting] Extinguish fire using water fog. No special precautions necessary when fighting fires involving this product. | |
| [Ingestion] Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended. | |
| [Inhalation] If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Skin] Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water while holding eyelids apart. If symptoms persist or there is any visual difficulty, seek medical attention. | |
| [Storage] Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. | |
| [Ingestion] Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea are common. Ischemic colitis has been reported in patients at risk for atherosclerotic disease receiving cathartics for procedural bowel preparation. | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] If overexposure has been determined or documented, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators under specified conditions. | |
| [Poison Class] - | |
| [Appearance] Colorless crystals. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 90-100 | |
| [Density] 1.79 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] Sequestrant & general purpose food additive. | |
| [Product Name] Potassium sodium tartrate | |
| [Synonyms] Monopotassium monosodium tartrate Potassium sodium (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate Potassium sodium tartrate Rochelle salt Seignette salt | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_304-59-6.htm">304-59-6 | |
| [Formula] C4H4KNaO6 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 210.16 | |
| [EINECS] 206-156-8 | |
| [Merck] 12,7840 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 4630025 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Collect and add slowly to large volume of water. | |
| [Stability] Stable. |
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