Vitusa Products, Inc.

343 Snyder Avenue

Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

tel. 908-665-2900  fax. 908-665-2662


 

Technical Information
 Tartaric Acid Natural - Kosher

 

CHEMICAL NAME:                                             Tartaric Acid

FORMULA:                                                               C4H6O6

MOLECULAR WEIGHT:                                        150.1

DESCRIPTION:                                                             White or almost white odorless crystalline powder or colorless crystals, 

                                                                           very soluble in water, 
                                                                           freely soluble in alcohol; Acid Taste; Odorless

CAS NAME:                                                                L (+) Tartaric Acid

CAS NUMBER:                                                        87-69-4

GRADES:                                                                             Meets USP and FCC Specifications

SHIPPING:                                                                  No Special Regulations

SAFETY, STORAGE & HANDLING:                 Non-hazardous, non-toxic material. Store under normal warehouse conditions.

PACKAGING:                                                            Multi-wall Paper Bags:    Net Wt.     25 kg

 

                             

APPLICATIONS:    Food and beverage industries.


TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:    The following properties are typical production but are not intended for the preparation of specifications.  If you require guidance in developing product specifications, please call 908-665-2900 (1-800-8-VITUSA) and discuss them with us.

         

          Assay (%)                             99.7 min. - 100.5 max.

          Special Optical Rotation         Between +12 and +13 Degrees

          Melting Point                         168/172 Degrees C

          Heavy Metals, ppm                10 max.

          Oxalic Acid                           Complies

          Sulfates                                Complies

          Iron, ppm                               5 max.

          Oxalate                                 Complies

          Loss on Drying (%)                 0.5 max.

          Organic Volatile Impurities      Meet requirements

          Residue on Ignition (%)           0.05 max.

          Sulphate                                Passes Test

          Appearance of Solution           Clear and not more intensely colored than reference

          Identification                           Its solutions give positive test for Tartaric, Appendix IIIA

                                                       When ignited it gradually decomposes, emitting an odor similar to that of

                                                       burning sugar

 

                                      Meets USP XXIV; NF XIX; FCC and PH EUR III BP 98 Tests and Specifications

The information herein is believed to be reliable.  However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and non is made as to merchantability of the material or its fitness for any purpose.  The manufacturer or Vitusa Products shall not be liable for consequential damage to persons or property resulting from its use.  Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for use in violation of any patent or license.

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