ICSC 0521 - NICOTINE TARTRATE

NICOTINE TARTRATE	ICSC: 0521 (September 1997)
Nicotine acid tartrate Nicotine bitartrate

CAS #: 65-31-6

UN #: 1659

EC Number: 200-607-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Headache. Convulsions.	Use 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.	Wear 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 refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

NICOTINE TARTRATE

ICSC: 0521

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE FLAKES. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₀H₁₄N₂ . 2C₄H₆O₆ Molecular mass: 462.5 Melting point: 90°C Solubility in water: very good Auto-ignition temperature: 244°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE FLAKES.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₄N₂ . 2C₄H₆O₆
Molecular mass: 462.5
Melting point: 90°C
Solubility in water: very good
Auto-ignition temperature: 244°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in convulsions and respiratory failure. Exposure at high concentrations could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in convulsions and respiratory failure. Exposure at high concentrations could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T+, N; R: 26/27/28-51/53; S: (1/2)-13-28-45-61; Note: A

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