NICOTINE TARTRATE (ICSC)

NICOTINE TARTRATE	ICSC: 0521

Date of Peer Review: September 1997

Nicotine acid tartrate
Nicotine bitartrate

CAS #	65-31-6	C₁₀H₁₄N₂ . 2C₄H₆O₆
RTECS #	QT0350000	Molecular mass: 462.5
UN #	1659
EC Annex 1 Index #	614-002-00-X
EC/EINECS #	200-607-2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Headache. Convulsions.	Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain. (See Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Pain. Redness.	Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	(See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Note: A
EU Classification
Symbol: T+, N
R: 26/27/28-51/53
S: (1/2-)13-28-45-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G67

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs.

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NICOTINE TARTRATE

ICSC: 0521

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE FLAKES.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system , resulting in convulsions and respiratory failure. Exposure at high concentrations may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 90°C
Solubility in water: very good

Auto-ignition temperature: 244°C

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see EU Classification.

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