Tartaric acid (L-)
CAS 87-69-4 · EC 201-766-0 · C4H6O6
Also known as (+)-tartaric acid, L-(+)-tartaric acid
Most-notified classification only 44.67% of notifications.
Handle chemistry safely
Wear gloves and eye protection, work with good ventilation, and read the supplier’s safety data sheet before use. Hazard information here is a summary, not a replacement for it. Dispose of all photographic chemistry correctly, in line with local laws and your local authority’s guidance. Never mix waste solutions, and check the supplier’s safety data sheet before disposing of anything.
Hazards
There is no official EU classification. Shown is the classification most companies have notified to ECHA: 44.67% of notifications, 16 distinct classifications notified.
Signal word: Danger
Corrosive
- H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Photographic uses
- Van Dyke brown sensitiser
Used in: Van Dyke (Vandyke) brown