Date of Issue : NOV 1993
1. IDENTIFICATION
General
Product Name : ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE
Other Names : TARTAR EMETIC; TARTRATED ANTIMONY POTASSIUM ANTIMONYL TARTRATE; POTASSIUM ANTIMONY TARTRATE
UN No. : 1551
Dangerous Goods Class : 61b
Subsidiary Risk :
Hazchem Code : 2X
Pack Group : III
EPG : 6B3
Poisons Schedule : 6
Uses :
As mordant in the textile and leather industry.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Transparent crystals (effloresce on exposure to air) orępowder. Sweetish metallic taste.
Formula : KSbC4H4O7.1/2H20
Boiling Point : N/A deg C
Melting Point : N/A deg C
Vapour Pressure : N/A
Specific Gravity : 2.607 (water = 1)
Flash Point : N/A
pH : ()
Solubility in water : 83 g/l (25 deg C)
Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air)
Lower Explosion Limit : N/A
Upper Explosion Limit : N/A
1.2 Other Properties
At 100 deg C loses 0.5 mol H2O and at 210 deg C loses an additional mol H2O. Insoluble in alcohol. The aqueous solution is slightly acidic.
1.3 Ingredients
| Chemical Entity | CAS No. | Proportions |
| ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE | [28300-74-5] | > 99 |
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute
Swallowed
Toxic. Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Oral LD50 = 115 mg/kg (Rat), 600 mg/kg (Mouse), 115 mg/kg (Rabbit) Oral LDLo = 2 mg/kg (Human)
Eye
May cause irritation.
Skin
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation. Skin rash may occur. Dermal LD50 = Not available
Inhaled
Toxic. Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation. It can cause cough, metallic taste, salivation and nausea. Inhalation LC50 = Not available
2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Large doses can cause severe damage to the liver.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth with water and contact a Doctor or Hospital immediately.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
Skin
Wash affected areas with soap and water while removing contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention.
Inhaled
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If NOT breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Not available
2.6 Toxicity Data
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
TLV-TWA 0.5 mg(Sb)/m3 OSHA Standard-air : TWA 500 ug(Sb)/m3 (scp-a) Occupational exposure to antimony recm std-air: TWA 0.5 mg/m3
3.2 Engineering Controls
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear appropriate OSHA/MSHA-approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Ensure a safety shower and eye bath are available and ready for use. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
3.4 Flammability
Not available
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a tightly sealed container.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling
UN No. 1551
Class 61b
Sun Risk
Hazchem Code 2X
Pack Group III
EPG No. 6B3
Shipping Name ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE
Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Disposal
The material should be dissolved in 1) water; 2) acid solution or 3) oxidised to a water-soluble state. Precipitate the material as the sulphide, adjusting the pH of the solution to 7 to complete precipitation. Filter the insolubles and dispose of them in a hazardous-waste site. Destroy any excess sulphide with sodium hypochlorite. Neutralise the solution before flushing down the drain. Observe all Federal, State and Local regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fire / Explosion
Incompatible with strong oxidising agents, tannic acid, alkalies and their carbonates, lead salts, astringent infusions (cinchona, rhubarb etc.), acacia, antipyrine, mercury bichloride. Decomposes to form TOXIC fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and antimony, antimony oxides.
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol or polymer foam to extinguish fire.
5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Not available
5.1 Contact Points
| Organisation | Location | Telephone | Ask For |
| Teloon Chemicals | 1908 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE TOWER, 26 RENMIN ROAD, DALIAN 116001, CHINA | 86-411-2819585 | Technical Officer |