Potassium antimonyl tartrate
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Description
White, water-soluble crystals used as a mordant for dyeing textiles and leather. Potassium antimonyl tartrate has also been used as an insecticide.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tartar emetic; antimony potassium tartrate; tartrated antimony; antimoniated tartrate of potass
Other Properties
Soluble in water, glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol. Aqueous solution is slightly acidic.
| Composition | K(SbO)C4O6-+ H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 28300-74-5 |
| Density | 2.6 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 333.92 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion. Flammable Flash point = 100 C.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985