POLYSCIENCES,INC. -- POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTARATE  -- 6810-00-264-3935
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTARATE
MSDS Date:09/08/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3935
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES,INC.
Address:400 VALLEY ROAD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTARATE
CAS:304-59-6
Fraction by Wt: >97.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATING TO EYE,SKIN,MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. CHRONIC:NOT KNOWN
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITANT.PRODUCT MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE
    EYES,SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER & CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR,GIVE O*2 AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
    IF PATIENT	IS UNCONSCIOUS,CALL A DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE INDICATED

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM & RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED BY DGSC: 9 OCT, 1987.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:70-80 C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:430F
Spec Gravity:1.79
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS,HEAT
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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