===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CFM 003, LITHIUM BROMIDE (SEE SUPPL)
NIIN:00-797-8619
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLGYQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEMETALL FOOTE CORPORATION
Address:348 HOLIDAY INN DR
City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-739-2501
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:CFM 003
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:07660
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMETALL FOOTE CORPORATION
Address:348 HOLIDAY INN DR
Box:City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
Phone:704-739-2501
Contract Num:SP0450-00-M-D628
CAGE:07660
Company:CHEMETALL FOOTE CORPORATION
Address:348 HOLIDAY INN DR
Box:City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
Phone:704-739-2501
Contract Num:SP0450-01-M-ZE14
CAGE:07660
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:LITHIUM BROMIDE
CAS:7550-35-8
RTECS #:OJ5755000
> Wt:99.
Other REC Limits:4 MG/M3 (MFR)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (TDUST)
OSHA STEL:5 MG/M3 (RDUST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (TDUST)
ACGIH STEL:3 MG/M3 (RDUST)
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 1800 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IN AN OCCUPATIONAL SETTING, THE
CHIEF HEALTH EFFECT ANTICIPATED AFTER OVEREXPOSURE WOULD BE
IRRITATION OF CONTAMINATED SKIN AND EYES. PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURES
MAYBURN CONTAMINTED TISSUES. CHRONI C: PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN
EXPOSURES CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS (DRY, RED SKIN). LONG-TERM
INHALATION OR INGESTION OVEREXPOSURE MAY PRODUCE SYMPTOMS SIMILAR
TO THOSE DESCRIBED FOR OTHER LITHIUM COMPOUNDS (E.G., RASH,
RINGING IN THE EARS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, DIFFICULTY
SPEAKING, DROWSINESS, TWITCHING, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, AND COMA.)
PROLONGED/REPEATED INHALATION/INGESTION OF INORGANIC BROMIDES CAN
CAUSE RASHES WHICH RESEMBLE ACNE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LITHIUM BROMIDE IS NOT FOUND ON THE
FOLLOWING LISTS: NTP, IARC, FEDERAL OSHA. LITHIUM BROMIDE IS
NEITHER CONSIDERED TO BE NOR SUSPECTED TO BE A CANCER-CAUSING AGENT
BY THESE AGENCIES.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURES MAYBURN CONTAMINTED
TISSUES. INHALATION OF DUST MAY IRRITATE MOUTH, NOSE AND OTHER
TISSUES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURES MAY BURN
CONTAMINTED TISSUES. INHALA TION OF DUST MAY IRRITATE MOUTH, NOSE
AND OTHER TISSUES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE
ITCHING, DERMATITIS (DRY, RED SKIN). INGESTION CAN CAUSE RASHES,
RINGING IN THE EARS, NAUSEA, VOM ITING, DIARRHEA, DIFFICULTY
SPEAKING, DROWSINESS, TWITCHING, BLURRED VISION, COMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY, SKIN,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND KIDNEY CONDITIONS, SIGNIFICANT
CARDIOVASCULAR OR RENAL DISEASE, SODIUM AND WATER IMBALANCE,
HYPOTHYROIDISM. ALERTNESS MAY BE IMPAIRED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN EXPOSURE: IMMEDIATELY BEGIN DECONTAMINATION WITH RUNNING
WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,TAKING CARE NOT TO CONTAMINATE
EYES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: OPEN VICTIM'S EYES WHILE UNDER
GENTL E RUNNING WATER. HAVE VICTIM ROLL EYES. MINIMUM FLUSHING IS
FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: IF DUSTS OF THIS
PRODUCT ARE INHALED, MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF NECESSARY, USE
ARTIFIC IAL RESPIRATION TO SUPPORT VITAL FUNCTIONS. INGESTION: CALL
PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS HAVE VICTIM RINSE MOUTH WITH
WATER.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL,
HALON, ANY "ABC" CLASS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:INCIPIENT FIRE RESPONDERS SHOULD WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF POSSIBLE,
FIRE-FIGHTERS SHOULD CONTROL RUN -OFF WATER TO PREVENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE, THIS MATERIAL
MAY DECOMPOSE AND PRODUCE IRRITATING FUMES AND TOXIC GASES (LITHIUM
COMPOUNDS, HYDROGEN BROMIDE). AVOID GENERATION OF AIRBORNE FINE
POWDERS, AS THERE IS POTENTIA L FOR A DUST-CLOUD EXPLOSION IF
SIGNIFICANT VOLUMES BECOME AIRBORNE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:UNCONTROLLED RELEASES SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO
BY TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PRE-PLANNED PROCEDURES AND PROPER
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP-UP OR VACUUM SPILLED MATERIAL
CAREFULLY, AVOIDING GENERATION OF DU STS. DECONTAMINATE AREA. PLACE
SPILL RESIDUE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER AND SEAL FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA, AWAY FROM
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, SOURCES OF INTENSE HEAT,
OR WHERE FREEZING IS POSSIBLE. INSPECT CONTAINERS FOR LEAKS OR
DAMAGE. READ INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT PRIOR TO USE.
OPEN CONTAINERS SLOWLY. CLOSE CONTAINERS TIGHTLY
Other Precautions:EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE PRODUCT SHOULD BE TRAINED TO
HANDLE IT SAFELY. AVOID BREATHING GENERATED PRODUCT DUSTS. ALWAYS
USE PRODUCT IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. WASH AFTER USING PRODUCT.
ENSURE CONTAINERS A RE LABELED. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN
RESIDUAL MATERIAL, THEREFORE, MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT GENERALLY NEEDED
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. MAINTAIN AIRBORNE CONTAMINANT
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS. IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS
NEEDED, USE ONLY PROTECTION AUT HORIZED IN 29 CFR 1910.134, OR
APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS. USE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATION
PROTECTION IF OXYGEN LEVELS ARE BELOW 19.5% (1910.134-1998).
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION, TO ENSURE EXPOSURES ARE
BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS. MECHANICAL EXHAUST MAY BE NEEDED.
Protective Gloves:WEAR NEOPRENE GLOVES FOR ROUTINE INDUSTRIAL USE.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR TASK
(I.E. APRON OR TYVEK SUIT). PROVIDE EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAIN
WITHIN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTD FROM PRODUCT ID: PART NUMBER FOR CHEMTALL FOOTE: 51401 LITHIUM
BROMIDE CHARGE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=1265.C, 2309.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=549.C, ######F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:3.464
Solubility in Water:61 G/100 ML @ 28C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, CRYSTALLINE SOLID; NO ODOR.
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH STRONG ACIDS AND STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MIXING THIS PRODUCT WITH
INCOMPATIBLE CHEMICALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF THIS PRODUCT
INCLUDE HYDROGEN BROMIDE AND LITHIUM COMPOUNDS.
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:LD50 (ORAL-RAT) 1800 MG/KG. LD50 (ORAL-MOUSE)
1840 MG/KG. LD50 (INTRAPERITONEAL-MOUSE) 1160 MG/KG. LD50
(SUBCUTANCOUS MOUSE)=1680 MG/KG. LD50 (INTRAPERITONEAL-GUINEA PIG)
580 MG/KG.THE PRODUCT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE, OR SUSPECTED TO BE,
CANCER-CAUSING AGENTS BY NTP, IARC, FEDERAL OSHA, AND CAL-OSHA.
PRODUCT IS NOT REPORTED TO PRODUCE MUTAGENIC EFFECTS IN HUMANS,
EMBRYOTOXIC EFFECTS IN HUMANS, TER ATOGENIC EFFECTS IN HUMANS, NOR
ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN HUMANS. CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO
BIOLOGICAL INDICES (BEIS) ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPONENTS OF THIS
PRODUCT.
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:LITHIUM BROMIDE IS STABLE IN THE ENVIRONMENT. EFFECTS ON
EXPOSED ANIMALS WOULD BE PRIMARILY IRRITATION. THE MAIN EFFECT ON
PLANTS WOULD BE THE INCREASE IN SALINITY OF CONTAMINATED SOILS IF
LARGE VOLU MES OF THIS PRODUCT ARE RELEASED. LARGE QUANTITIES OF
THIS PRODUCT CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO AN AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, BY
ALTERING THE SALINITY OF A BODY OF WATER. NO DATA AVAILABLE FOR THE
ACUTE AQUATIC TO XICITY, OR DEGRADABILITY, OR LOG BIOCONCENTRATION
FACTOR.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS. THIS CHEMICAL, IF UNALTERED
BY USE, MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY TREATMENT AT A PERMITTED FACILITY OR
AS ADVISED BY YO UR LOCAL SOLID WASTE REGULATORY AUTHORITY. EPA
WASTE NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49
CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: NOT APPLICABLE. HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE. UN
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. PACKING GROUP: NOT
APPLICABLE. DOT LABEL REQUIRED: NOT APPLICABLE. NOT A MARINE
POLLUTANT BY DOT (PER 49 CFR 172.101, APPENDIX B). EMERGENCY
RESPONSE CONTRACT FOR AN INCIDENT DURING TRANS PORTATION: CHEMTREC
I-88-424-9300 OR 1- 703-527-3887.
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
SARA Title III Information:U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: LITHIUM
BROMIDE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY
ACT AND SECTIONS 302, 304, AND 3 13 OF TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND
AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT. U.S. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING
QUANTITY: THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITIES FOR
THIS PRODUCT. THE DEFAULT FEDERAL M SDS SUBMISSION AND INVENTORY
REQUIREMENT FILING THRESHOLD OF 10,000 LBS (4,540 KG) MAY APPLY,
PER 40 CFR 370.20. CERCLA (RQ): NOT APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: LITHIUM
BROMIDE IS LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:LITHIUM BROMIDE IS COVERED UNDER SPECIFIC
STATE REGULATIONS: MICHIGAN - CRITICAL MATERIAL REGISTER: LITHIUM
COMPOUNDS. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT
(PROPOSITION 65): LITHIU M BROMIDE IS NOT ON THE CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 LISTS.
======================= Other Information =======================
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