SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 03/03/2004
Date Updated: 09/02/2002
Version 1.2
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE,
99.95%
Product Number 254274
Brand ALDRICH
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Street Address 3050 Spruce Street
City, State, Zip, Country SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 314 771 5765
Emergency Phone: 414 273 3850 Ext. 5996
Fax: 800 325 5052
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE 1310-66-3 No
Formula LiOH.H2O
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic.
Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. Harmful if swallowed.
Target organ(s): Central nervous system. Cardiovascular system.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 3*
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 3
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
*additional chronic hazards present.
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician immediately.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Call a physician.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate
foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy
rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Store under nitrogen.
Incompatible Materials: Absorbs carbon dioxide from air.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Store under inert gas. Air sensitive.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye bath.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Respiratory: Government approved respirator.
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated
shoes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Color: White
Form: Fine crystals
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 41.96 AMU
pH 12
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range N/A
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density 1.51 g/cm3
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility Solubility in Water:1 M in H2O, 20掳C
complete, colorless
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions of Instability: Absorbs carbon dioxide from air.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Lithium oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes burns.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes burns.
Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive
to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory
tract.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S)
Central nervous system. Cardiovascular system. Kidneys.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Large doses of lithium ion have caused dizziness and
prostration, and can cause kidney damage if sodium intake is
limited. Dehydration, weight loss, dermatological effects, and
thyroid disturbances have been reported. Central nervous system
effects that include slurred speech, blurred vision, sensory
loss, ataxia, and convulsions may occur. Diarrhea, vomiting, and
neuromuscular effects such as tremor, clonus, and hyperactive
reflexes may occur as a result of repeated exposure to lithium
ion. Cyanosis and t-wave inversion have occurred in the
breast-fed infants of women receiving lithium carbonate therapy.
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the
larynxand bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema.
Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing,
wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and
vomiting. To the best
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - TERATOGEN
Result: Lithium and its compounds are possible teratogens by
analogy to lithium carbonate which has equivocal human
teratogenic data and positive animal teratogenic data.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium hydroxide, monohydrate
[or] Lithium hydroxide, solid
UN#: 2680
Class: 8
Packing Group: Packing Group II
Hazard Label: Corrosive
PIH: Not PIH
IATA
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Proper Shipping Name: Lithium hydroxide monohydrate
IATA UN Number: 2680
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Symbol of Danger: T
Indication of Danger: Toxic.
R: 22 23 34
Risk Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Toxic by inhalation.
Causes burns.
S: 26 36/37/39 45
Safety Statements: In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear
suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
Indication of Danger: Toxic.
Risk Statements: Toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. Harmful if
swallowed.
Safety Statements: Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face
protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
US Statements: Target organ(s): Central nervous system.
Cardiovascular system.
UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
NOTES: This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting
requirements.
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: No
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2004 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
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