**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 554-13-2 |Lithium carbonate | 3 | 209-062-5 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1310-65-2 |LITHIUM HYDROXIDE | >96 | 215-183-4 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
burns. May cause eye injury.
Skin:
Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and
ulceration. Chronic ingestion may cause dizziness, ringing in the
ears, visual disturbances, tremors, and mental confusion. Prolonged
absorption may affect electrolyte balance and impair kidney function.
Dehydration, weight loss, skin effects, and thyroid disturbances have
been reported.
Ingestion:
May cause kidney damage. May cause circulatory system failure. May
cause cardiac disturbances. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue
destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. May cause tremors
and convulsions.
Inhalation:
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. Chronic ingestion may cause
dizziness, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances, tremors, and
mental confusion. Prolonged absorption may affect electrolyte balance
and impair kidney function. Dehydration, weight loss, skin effects,
and thyroid disturbances have been reported.
**** 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.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Wear appropriate protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal
decomposition products. Contact with metals may evolve flammable
hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Non-combustible,
substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to
produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray.
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:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with
adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do
not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not get on skin or in
eyes. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives
area.
**** 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 process enclosure,
local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control
airborne levels.
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 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless to white
Odor: none reported
pH: 14 (1N sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1695 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 842 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 1695 deg F
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.5 (water=1)
Molecular Formula: LiOH
Molecular Weight: 23.9474
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions. May decompose on exposure to moist air or
water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 554-13-2: OJ5800000
CAS# 1310-65-2: OJ6307070
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 554-13-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 531 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 525
mg/kg.
CAS# 1310-65-2: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 960 mg/m3/4H; Oral, mouse:
LD50 = 363 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 210 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lithium carbonate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE,SOLID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2680
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE,SOLID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2680
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE,SOLID
Dangerous Goods Code: 8, (41b)
UN Number: 2680
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 2 Keep out of reach of children.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 554-13-2: 1
CAS# 1310-65-2: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 1310-65-2: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 1 mg/m3 STEL
Canada
CAS# 554-13-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1310-65-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 554-13-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-65-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1310-65-2: OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:STEL 1 mg/m3
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 554-13-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 1310-65-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 11/07/2001 Revision #2 Date: 2/19/2002
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