**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 60-29-7 |Ethyl ether | balance | 200-467-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 917-54-4 |Methyllithium | 5% | 213-026-4 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: F+ C
Risk Phrases: 12 14/15 17 19 22 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Extremely flammable. Reacts violently with water liberating
extremely flammable gases. Spontaneously flammable in air. May form
explosive peroxides. Harmful if swallowed. Causes
burns.Corrosive.Air sensitive.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract.
Aspiration hazard. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement,
fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. Causes gastrointestinal
tract burns. May cause central nervous system depression,
characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical
pneumonitis, which may be fatal. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Vapors may cause
dizziness or suffocation. May be absorbed through the lungs.
Inhalation may cause irritation of the nose and throat, vomiting,
irregular respiration, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness and
possible death due to respiratory paralysis.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and
dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause psychic
abnormalities such as anxiety, depression and excitability.
Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. May cause
kidney damage. Prolonged exposure to high vapor concentrations may
cause eye injury.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep
eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. 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. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Possible aspiration hazard. Get medical aid
immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. 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:
Persons with kidney disease, chronic respiratory disease, liver
disease, or skin disease may be at increased risk from exposure to
this substance. Alcoholic beverage consumption may enhance the toxic
effects of this substance. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Extremely
flammable. Material will readily ignite at room temperature. 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. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
May form explosive peroxides. Vapors may be heavier than air. They
can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
May react violently or explosively on contact with water. Will be
easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame. May re-ignite after fire is
extinguished. May ignite on contact with water or moist air. May burn
rapidly with flare-burning effect.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding
quantities of water until well after fire is out. DO NOT USE WATER,
CO2, OR FOAM DIRECTLY ON FIRE ITSELF. For large fires, use dry sand,
dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and let fire
burn. For small fires, use dry chemical, soda ash, lime or dry sand.
**** 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. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof
tool. Place under an inert atmosphere. A vapor suppressing foam may
be used to reduce vapors. Cover with dry earth, dry sand, or other
non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize
spreading and contact with water.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and
bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not
get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product
residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take
precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep container
tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected
from light. Handle under an inert atmosphere. Store protected from
air. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move
container. Discard contaminated shoes. 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. Do not store near combustible materials. Do not store in
direct sunlight. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a
tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water.
Flammables-area. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Do not
expose to air. Store protected from moisture. Store protected from
light. Store under an inert atmosphere. Keep away from oxidizing
agents.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 60-29-7:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 200 ppm STEL; 620 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 308 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 200 ppm VLE; 616 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1200 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 500 ppm VLE; 1500 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1200 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1210 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 200 ppm STEL; 616 mg/m3 STEL
Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 308 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 300 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 200 ppm VLA-EC; 616 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 917-54-4:
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:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 570 mbar @ 20 C
Viscosity: 0.245 cP @ 20C
Boiling Point: 34.6 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: -28 deg C ( -18.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.8100g/cm3
Molecular Formula: CH3Li.LiBr
Molecular Weight: 21.96
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Prolonged exposure to air and sunlight may form unstable peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, dust generation,
exposure to air, excess heat, strong acids, strong oxidants, exposure
to moist air or water, oxidizers.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, bromine trifluoride, chlorine
trifluoride, halogens, nitric acid, permanganates, silver
perchlorate, sodium peroxide, sulfur, sulfuric acid, hydrogen
peroxides, ozone, bromine, chromyl chloride, fluorine nitrate,
nitrosyl perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric acid, chromic
anhydride, interhalogens, chlorine, uranyl nitrate, moisture, air,
iodine heptafluoride, boron triazide, wood pulp extracts + heat,
acetyl peroxide, bromoazide, potassium peroxide, triethyl or
trimethyl aluminum + air, lithium aluminum hydride, thiotriazyl
perchlorate, nitryl perchlorate, permanganic acid, peroxodisulfuric
acid, iodine (VII) oxide, sulfonyl chloride, liquid air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide, hydrogen bromide, peroxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 60-29-7: KI5775000
CAS# 917-54-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-29-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate; Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 31000 ppm/30M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1760 mg/kg; Oral,
rat: LD50 = 1215 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
CAS# 917-54-4.
CAS# 60-29-7: Dermal, rat: LD50 > 20
Carcinogenicity:
Ethyl ether -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Methyllithium -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 2600 mg/L; 96 Hr; CAS# 60-29-7:
Flow-through bioassayFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 >10000 mg/L; 96
Hr; CAS# 60-29-7: Static bioassayBacteria: Phytobacterium
phosphoreum: EC50 = 5625 mg/L; 15 min; CAS# 60-29-7: Microtox
testCAS# 60-29-7: If ethyl ether is released to soil, it will be
subject to volatilization. It will be expected to exhibit high
mobility in soil and, therefore, it may leach to groundwater. If
ethyl ether is released to water, it will not be expected to
significantly adsorb to sediment or suspended particulate matter,
bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms or hydrolyze.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: LITHIUM ALKYLS
Hazard Class: 4.2 (4.3)
UN Number: 2445
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: LITHIUM ALKYLS
Hazard Class: 4.2 (4.3)
UN Number: 2445
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: LITHIUM ALKYLS
Hazard Class: 4.2
UN Number: 2445
Packing group: I
USA RQ: CAS# 60-29-7: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F+ C
Risk Phrases:
R 12 Extremely flammable.
R 14/15 Reacts violently with water liberating
extremely flammable gases.
R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
R 19 May form explosive peroxides.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 29 Do not empty into drains.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 43B In case of fire, use fire-fighting equipment
on basis of sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate (never
use water).
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 60-29-7: 1
CAS# 917-54-4: 1
Canada
CAS# 60-29-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 917-54-4 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 60-29-7 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 917-54-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 60-29-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 917-54-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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