J.T.BAKER INC. -- POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE, 4-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-264-3935
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE, 4-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:11/26/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3935
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151 OR 800-424-8802
Preparer's Name:R.B. KANTER, QA MANAGER
CAGE:HO852
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INLAND PACKAGING INC
Address:209 PETERSON DR
Box:644
City:ELIZABETHTOWN
State:KY
ZIP:42701-9804
Country:US
Phone:502-737-6757
CAGE:66172
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08885
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:HO852
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM POTASSIUM TARTRATE, TETRAHYDRATE
CAS:6381-59-5
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MFR LISTED "NONE IDENTIFIED" FOR ALL
    HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION EXCEPT CARCINOGENICITY AND FIRST AID.
Effects of Overexposure:MFR LISTED "NONE IDENTIFIED" FOR ALL HEALTH
    HAZARD INFORMATION EXCEPT CARCINOGENICITY AND FIRST AID.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR LISTED "NONE IDENTIFIED" FOR
    ALL HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION EXCEPT CARCINOGENICITY AND FIRST AID.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. 
    SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.  INHALED:IF A PERSON BREATHES IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE
    EXPOSED P ERSON TO FRESH AIR.  INGESTED:IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE
    OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE & PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.  CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. 
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE  REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AAIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:SUPPLIER DID NOT ADDRESS THIS FIELD.
Work Hygienic Practices:SUPPLIER DID NOT ADDRESS THIS FIELD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SAF-T-DATA STORAGE COLOR CODE:ORANGE.	**MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY
    (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN.**

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:158F,70C
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALLIC SALTS, MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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