Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt)
Colourless to white crystals or crystalline powder · CAS 304-59-6
Overview
Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) (CAS 304-59-6) is one of the salts & minerals products Suraj Chemicals supplies to industrial, institutional and manufacturing buyers across India from our Chennai base. It is commonly used for reagent in fehling's and biuret solutions for laboratory sugar/protein analysis; reducing agent in electroless plating and mirror-silvering baths; mild saline laxative in pharmaceutical formulations, among other applications in the salts & minerals category. We pack Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) in 25 kg bags, and can arrange bulk, drum or tanker quantities for larger requirements — full characteristics, applications and downloadable documentation are below, or you can request a quote directly.
Specification Sheet — Characteristics
Download Specification Sheet (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99% Min |
| Moisture (Water of Crystallisation) | 15 – 16% |
| pH (5% Solution) | 6.5 – 8.0 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 10 ppm Max |
| Chloride (as Cl) | 0.02% Max |
Values above are well-established typical/standard specification properties for this product, compiled from published technical references — not a batch-specific lab report. Figures can vary batch to batch — request a current certificate of analysis with your order.
Applications
- Reagent in Fehling's and Biuret solutions for laboratory sugar/protein analysis
- Reducing agent in electroless plating and mirror-silvering baths
- Mild saline laxative in pharmaceutical formulations
- Buffering component in baking-powder and effervescent formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt)?
Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as colourless to white crystals or crystalline powder, identified by CAS number 304-59-6. It falls under our Salts & Minerals range — see the Specification Sheet table above for its full characteristics.
What is Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) used for?
Typical applications include: Reagent in Fehling's and Biuret solutions for laboratory sugar/protein analysis; Reducing agent in electroless plating and mirror-silvering baths; Mild saline laxative in pharmaceutical formulations; Buffering component in baking-powder and effervescent formulations.
How should Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) be stored and handled?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) in?
25 kg bags. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
What is the shelf life of Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt)?
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.
Is Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) hazardous to handle?
No specific hazard is flagged for Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) beyond standard industrial chemical handling precautions. We still recommend you download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details, as good practice for any industrial chemical.
Is a Specification Sheet, TDS or MSDS available for Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt)?
Yes — a downloadable Specification Sheet (PDF) with full characteristics and specifications is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt)?
Yes — use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt).