| Material Safety Datasheet | CAS No 28300-74-5 Date Issued: 2008/08/14 ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE |
| Company Details |
| Name | Protea Chemicals - Cape | Emergency Tel | 082-490-5011 |
| Address | 54 Killarney Avenue | Tel | 021-550-8100 |
| Killarney Gardens | Fax | 021-550-8180 | |
| Milnerton 7441 | |||
| Email: rfyfe@proteachemicals.co.za |
| 1.Product and Company Identification |
| Trade / Commercial Name | ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE | ||
| Chemical Name | Antimony potassium tartrate | ||
| Formula | C8H16K2O18Sb2 | ||
| Chemical Family | |||
| Synonyms | Tartar Emetic, Potassium antimony tartrate | ||
| Un No | 1551 | Hazchem Code | 2x |
| ERG No | 151 | EAC | 53 |
| 2. Composition |
| Hazardous Components | Antimony potassium tartrate |
| 3. Hazards Identification |
| Poison Poisonous if swallowed. Inhalation of dust poisonous. Fire could produce irritating or poisonous gases. Runoff from fire-control or dilution water could cause pollution. |
| 4. First Aid Measures |
| First Aid Skin | Immediately remove contaminated clothing, including shoes. Flush body with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. |
| First Aid Eyes | Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids open while washing. |
| First Aid Ingested | Not applicable. |
| First Aid Inhalation | IMMEDIATELY remove to fresh air. |
| 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
| SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, CO2, Halon, water spray or standard foam. LARGE FIRES: Water spray, fog or standard foam is recommended. Move container from fire area if you can do it without risk. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and structural firefighter's protective clothing will provide limited protection. |
| 6. Accidental Release Measures |
| Full protective clothing including breathing apparatus Contain (avoid spillage from entering drains or water courses) PRECAUTIONS: Restrict access to area. Provide adequate protective equipment and ventilation. Remove sources of heat and flame. Notify occupational and environmental authorities. SPILL OR LEAK: Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. SMALL SPILLS: Takeup with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. SMALL DRY SPILLS: With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover; move container from spill area. LARGE SPILLS: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. |
| 7. Handling And Storage |
| Separation of at least 3M from the following classes is recommended. Corrosives Fire separation of at least 5M or 4Hr fire resistant wall from the following classes is recommended. Flammable Gases Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Spontaneously Combustibles Dangerous When Wet Oxidizing Agents Storage in the same room or space is prohibited with the following classes: The rooms or spaces should be at least 10M apart. Explosives Organic Peroxides |
| 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
| Occupational Exposure Limits | T W A OEL-RL SHORT TERM OEL-RL -------------------- -------------------- PPMa) MG/M3b) PPMa) MG/M3b) --------- --------- --------- --------- - 0.5 - - |
| Controls | The control measures appropriate for a particular worksite depend on how this material is used and on the extent of exposure. The best protection is to enclose operations and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release. Use a non-sparking, grounded ventilation system separate from other exhaust ventilation systems. Exhaust directly to the outside. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed. Have a safety shower/eye wash fountain readily available in the immediate work area |
| Personal Protection | If engineering controls and work practices are not effective in controlling this material, then wear suitable personal protection equipment, including chemical safety goggles & face shield, boots, imperious gloves, coveralls, & respiratory protection. Have appropriate equipment available for use in emergencies. |
| 9. Physical & Chemical Properties |
| Colourless crystals or white powder. Melting Point: -H2O @ 100 oC Density: 2.607 |
| 10. Stability And Reactivity |
| Conditions to Avoid | |
| Incompatible Materials | Reacts With: (Sb+++ and hot HCIO3) causes an explosive mixture. |
| Other |
| 11. Toxicological Information |
| 12. Ecological Information |
| No ecological problems are expected when the product is handled and used with due care. |
| 13. Disposal Considerations |
| Disposal Method Product | There are no uniform EC regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Disposal Method Packaging | Disposal in accordance with local legal provisions. |
| 14. Transport Information |
| UN No | 1551 | Hazchem Code | 2x |
| ERG No | 151 | EAC | 53 |
| IMDG-Shipping Name | ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE | ||
| IMDG Code | 6.1 | IMDG-Packaging Group | III |
| Marine Pollutant | Yes | ||
| Class | Class: 6.1 Poison Group: III | ||
| Subsidiary Risks | None | ||
| 15. Regulatory Information |
| EEC Hazard Classification | 6.1 |
| Risk Phases | Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| Safety Phases | Keep out of reach of children Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs |
| National Legislation |
| 16. Other Information |
| Reason for Alteration: General update. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properness of the product. |
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| All information is given in good faith but without guarantee in respect of accuracy & no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions or the consequences thereof. |