**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 109-72-8 |n-Butyllithium | 15 | 203-698-7 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 142-82-5 |n-Heptane | 85 | 205-563-8 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases: 11 14/15 17 34 48/20 62 51/53 65 67
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water liberating extremely
flammable gases. Spontaneously flammable in air. Causes burns.
Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may
cause drowsiness and dizziness.Water-reactive.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury.
Skin:
Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and
ulceration.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. May cause central nervous system depression,
kidney damage, and liver damage. Causes digestive tract burns with
immediate pain, swelling of the throat, convulsions, and possible
coma. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical
pneumonitis, which may be fatal. May cause corrosion and permanent
tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary
edema. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with
coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause
effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those
of acute inhalation and ingestion.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Possible aspiration hazard. Get medical aid
immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration
using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. Containers can
build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire,
wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Combustion
generates toxic fumes. Material is easily ignited if allowed to dry.
Extremely flammable. Material will readily ignite at room
temperature. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may
release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Use water spray to keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective. Material is
lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. Can
form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Vapors
may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and
collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE
WATER! Use dry chemical. Cool containers with flooding quantities of
water until well after fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into
a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition.
Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as
earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as
sawdust. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring
material. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty
containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be
dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Do
not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Store
and handle protected from air. Do not use if the material has
evaporated to dryness. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open
flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Keep from contact with
oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away
from incompatible substances. Keep away from water. Keep away from
organic halogens. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Keep
containers tightly closed.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to
acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 109-72-8:
CAS# 142-82-5:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 500 ppm TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1500 ppm STEL
United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2000 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 400 ppm VLE; 1664 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 500 ppm VLE; 2085 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1600 mg/m3 VME
Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 2100 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 820 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1640 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 400 ppm STEL; 1600 mg/m3 STEL
Netherlands: 300 ppm MAC; 1200 mg/m3 MAC
Spain: 500 ppm VLA-ED; 2085 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid/Liquid Mixture
Color: almost colorless
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: > 204 deg C (> 399.20 deg F)
Flash Point: >-4C
Explosion Limits, lower: 1.05
Explosion Limits, upper: 6.7
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C4H9Li
Molecular Weight: 64.06
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, exposure to air, contact
with water, organic materials, strong oxidants, exposure to moist
air or water, dehydrating agents.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Lithium is incompatible with acetonitrile + sulfur dioxide, bromine
pentafluoride, bromobenzene, carbon + lithium tetrachloroaluminate +
sulfunyl chloride, carbon + sulfunyl chloride, chlorine tri or
pentafluoride, diazomethane, diborane, ethylene, halocarbbons,
halogens, hydrogen, mercury, metal chlorides + nitrogen, metal
oxides and chalcogenides, metals, nitric acid, nitryly fluoride,
non-metal oxides, platinum,
pol(1,1-difluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene) (viton), sodium
carbonate, sulfur, sulfinyl chloride, sulfur dioxide,
trifluoromethyl hypofluorite, halocarbons, halogens, iron(II)
sulfide, manganese telluride, arsenic, beryllium, maleic anhydride,
carbides, carbon dioxide, + water, chlorine, chromium, chromium
trichloride, cobalt alloys, nickel alloys, nitrogen, organic matter,
oxygen, phosphorus, rubber, silicates, sodium nitrite, tantalum (V)
oxide, vanadium, zirconium tetrachloride, iodoform, nitrogen + metal
chlorides, fluorine, magnesium perchlorate. Butyl lithium above 20%
in air can ignite spontaneously if the humidity exceeds 70%.
Concentrations above 25% are pyrophoric at any humidity. Hexane is
incompatible with dinitrogen tetraoxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide, lithium hydroxide, butane, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 109-72-8 unlisted.
CAS# 142-82-5: MI7700000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
CAS# 142-82-5: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 103 gm/m3/4H.
Carcinogenicity:
n-Butyllithium -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
n-Heptane -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Do not empty into drains.
Cas# 142-82-5:
LC50 (24Hr.) goldfish = 4.0
mg/L
LC50 (24 Hr.) mosquito fish = 4900 mg/L
LC50 (96 Hr.) cichlid
fish = 375.0 mg/L
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 14/15 Reacts violently with water liberating
extremely flammable gases.
R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 48/20 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Phrases:
S 6A Keep under nitrogen.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 43B In case of fire, use fire-fighting equipment
on basis of sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate (never
use water).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 109-72-8: 2
CAS# 142-82-5: 1
Canada
CAS# 109-72-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 142-82-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 109-72-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 142-82-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 109-72-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 142-82-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 38 Irritating to skin.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
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