Potassium Tartrate

Independent reference data for Potassium Tartrate (CAS 921-53-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Documented uses on record

EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Processing Aids and AdditivesSafer Chemical Classes -> Green half-circle - The chemical is expected to be of low concern

Synonyms and trade names

POTASSIUM TARTRATE; 921-53-9; O9WLL1ZL8S; INS NO.336(II); INS-336(II); DTXSID90889442; E-336(II); KALI TARTARICUM; RefChem:57012; DTXCID801028695; Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-(2R,3R)-, dipotassium salt; Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-(2R,3R)-, potassium salt (1:2); 213-067-8; Dipotassium tartrate; Potassium L-tartrate; dipotassium;(2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	SEQUESTRANT; STABILIZER: Food Additives JECFA ADI: 0-30 mg/kg bw Not re-evaluated by JECFA, but the provisions for potassium l(+)-tartrate was withdrawn at CCFA47 NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/24 FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/512
GHS notification summary	97.2% (35 / 36)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	97.2% (35 / 36)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 97.2% (35 of 36) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 35 of 36 companies (only 2.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Potassium Tartrate · CAS 921-53-9 · C4H4K2O6. UNII O9WLL1ZL8S.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.