Potassium Tartrate CAS 921-53-9

1. Potassium tartrate CAS 921-53-9 serves as a food additive with multiple functions, including use as an acidity regulator, stabilizer, antioxidant synergist, and sequestrant in a wide range of processed foods .
2. Potassium tartrate is used as a buffering agent and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry, specifically in the preparation of standard buffer solutions for calibrating pH meters .
3. Potassium tartrate is utilized in pharmaceutical and research applications and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for its intended uses in food by the FDA .

1. Store Potassium tartrate CAS 921-53-9 in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place to maintain stability and prevent moisture absorption .
2. Keep Potassium tartrate away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.
3. Handle Potassium tartrate using appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves and safety goggles, and avoid generating dust.

1. Isolate the spill area, wear suitable protective equipment including a dust mask, and sweep up solid Potassium tartrate CAS 921-53-9 into sealed, labeled containers for disposal without creating dust.
2. Prevent spilled Potassium tartrate from entering drains or waterways, as release into the environment should be avoided.
3. Personnel cleaning Potassium tartrate spills must dispose of waste according to local environmental regulations.

1. Potassium tartrate CAS 921-53-9 has low acute toxicity and is not classified as hazardous under GHS by some regulatory bodies, with an EFSA-established ADI of 240 mg/kg bw per day .
2. Potassium tartrate may cause mild skin and eye irritation upon contact and is not expected to be persistent, bioaccumulative, or toxic to the environment .
3. Potassium tartrate is stable under recommended storage conditions, and its combustion may produce toxic fumes including carbon oxides; Potassium tartrate is not classified as dangerous goods for transport .