L-Tartaric acid
CAS: 87-69-4
Molecular Formula: HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H
Molecular Weight: 150.09
Product Detail
| Product Code | 36724317 | ||||
| Product Name | L-Tartaric acid | ||||
| Categories | Aroma Chemicals Ligands | ||||
| CAS | 87-69-4 | ||||
| Molecular Formula | HO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2H | ||||
| Molecular Weight | 150.09 | ||||
| Storage Details | Ambient | ||||
| Harmonised Tariff Code | 2918120090 |
Product Specification
| Specific rotation | +12° to +12.8° | ||||
| Conclusion | Complies with EP and FCC, latest editions | ||||
| Lead | 2ppm max | ||||
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% max | ||||
| Sulfate | 150ppm max | ||||
| Calcium | <200ppm | ||||
| Iron | 5ppm max | ||||
| Mercury | 1ppm max | ||||
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | 10ppm max | ||||
| Mesh size | 20 – 40 | ||||
| Sulfated ash | 0.05% max | ||||
| Cl | 100ppm max | ||||
| Appearance | Colourless or translucent to white powder | ||||
| Assay (dry basis) | 99.7% to 100.5% | ||||
| Oxalate (as oxalic acid) | 100ppm max |
Safety Information
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| Signal word | Danger | ||||
| Hazard statements | H315: Causes skin irritation
H318: Causes serious eye damage H335: May cause respiratory irritation |
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| Precautionary statements | P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302+352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water P304+340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing |