LITHIUM CARBONATE
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
LITHIUM CARBONATE
SYNONYMS
C-O3.2Li, Li2CO3, "carbonic acid, dilithium salt", Priadel, "carbonic acid, lithium
salt", "quinolum retard", "dilithium carbonate", "CP 15467-61", Camcolit, Lithocarb,
Candamide, Lithinate, Carbolith, NSC-16895, Ceglution, Phenur, Eskalith, Hypnorex, Limas,
Liskonum, Lithane, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, "lithium carbonate extra pure DAB, Ph
Eur, USP"
PRODUCT USE
Used in the production of glazes for ceramic and electrical porcelain, as a catalyst in
the production of other lithium compounds, coating of arc welding electrodes, nucleonics,
luminescent paints and dyes, glass ceramics and in aluminium production. A B.P. grade is
used in medicine for the treatment of dementias.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Dandenong South
Victoria 3175
Telephone: 03 8795 8000
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 03 8795 8099
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
S4
RISK SAFETY
Harmful if swallowed. Do not breathe dust.
Skin contact may produce health damage*. Wear suitable protective clothing.
Cumulative effects may result following To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
exposure*. by this material use water and detergent.
* (limited evidence). Keep away from food drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre (show this container
or label).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
lithium carbonate 554-13-2 > 99
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
路 IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY.
路 For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Where Medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than 15
minutes from a hospital or unless instructed otherwise:
路 Induce vomiting with fingers down the back of the of the throat, ONLY IF CONSCIOUS.
路 Lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position if possible) to maintain
open airway and prevent aspiration.
NOTE: Wear a protective glove when inducing vomiting by mechanical means.
路 In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following
observation and employing supportive measures as indicated by the patient's condition.
路 If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily available, the
patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the MSDS should be provided.
Further action will be the responsibility of the medical specialist.
路 If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings send the patient
to a hospital together with a copy of the MSDS.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
路 Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
路 Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor,
or for at least 15 minutes.
路 Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.
路 Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing.
路 If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Clinical effects of lithium intoxication appear to relate to duration of exposure as well
as to level.
路 Lithium produces a generalised slowing of the electroencephalogram; the anion gap may
increase in severe cases.
路 Emesis (or lavage if the patient is obtunded or convulsing) is indicated for ingestions
exceeding 40 mg (Li)/Kg.
路 Overdose may delay absorption; decontamination measures may be more effective several
hours after cathartics.
路 Charcoal is not useful. No clinical data are available to guide the administration of
catharsis.
路 Haemodialysis significantly increases lithium clearance; indications for haemodialysis
include patients with serum levels above 4 mEq/L
路 There are no antidotes.
[Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology].
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
FIRE FIGHTING
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the fire and cool adjacent area.
DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Non combustible.
路 Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
HAZCHEM: None
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
路 Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
路 Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
路 Sweep up or
路 Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and
use).
路 Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Stop leak if safe to do so.
路 Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
路 Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
路 Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and
equipment before storing and re-using.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
lithium carbonate 200 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
lithium carbonate 7.5 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
lithium carbonate 1.25 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
lithium carbonate 0.4 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
路 DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
路 Avoid smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
路 When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Work clothes should be laundered separately.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
路 Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to
ensure safe working conditions.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 Check that containers are clearly labelled.
Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
Polylined drum.
Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
DO NOT use aluminium or galvanised containers.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Segregate from strong oxidisers, strong acids, fluorine, aluminium and zinc.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Keep dry.
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
路 Store away from incompatible materials.
路 Protect containers against physical damage.
路 Check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ X + X 0 +
_____________________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA mg/m鲁
_________ _________ _____
Australia Exposure Standards lithium carbonate (Inspirable 10
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Source Material TWA mg/m鲁
_________ _________ _____
dust (Not specified))
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses.
路 Safety glasses with side shields.
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
路 Barrier cream. and Rubber Gloves.
OTHER
Overalls. and PVC apron.
路 Ensure that there is ready access to eye wash unit.
Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
RESPIRATOR
Protection Factor Half- Face Respirator Full- Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
10 x ES P1 Air- line* -- PAPR- P1 -
50 x ES Air- line** P2 PAPR- P2
100 x ES - P3 -
Air- line* -
100+ x ES - Air- line** PAPR- P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals;
even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will be powdered by
mutual friction.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
路 Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and recirculation of
particulates in the workplace.
路 If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could
occur, respiratory protection should be considered. Such protection might consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
路 Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by bonding and
grounding.
路 Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require
additional protection measures such as explosion venting.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in
turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to efficiently
remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min.)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood- local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10
m/s (800-2000 f/min) for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2 metres distant from the
extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within
the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
White, fluffy, alkaline powder. Solubility in water = 1.54% @ 5 deg C.; 0.72% @ 100 deg C.
Insoluble in alcohol. Soluble in dilute acid.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.
Molecular Weight: 73.89 Boiling Range (掳C): 1310 decomposes
Melting Range (掳C): 723 Specific Gravity (water=1): 2.11
Solubility in water (g/L): Partly miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): 11.4 Vapour Pressure (kPa): Negligible
Volatile Component (%vol): Nil @ 38 C. Evaporation Rate: Non Volatile
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not applicable Flash Point (掳C): Non Flammable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not available. Decomposition Temp (掳C): 1300
State: Divided solid
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material is moderately discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract and may be
harmful if swallowed.
Lithium, in large doses, can cause dizziness and weakness. If a low salt diet is in place
, kidney damage can result. There may be dehydration, weight loss, skin effects and
thyroid disturbances. Central nervous system effects include slurred speech, blurred
vision, numbness, inco-ordination and convulsions. Repeated exposure can cause diarrhoea,
vomiting, tremor, muscle jerks and very brisk reflexes.
EYE
The material is highly discomforting to the eyes and is capable of causing a mild,
temporary redness of the conjunctiva (similar to wind-burn), temporary impairment of
vision and/ or other transient eye damage/ ulceration.
SKIN
The solid/dust is. discomforting to the skin and is capable of causing skin reactions
which may lead to dermatitis.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material. Toxic
effects may result from skin absorption.
INHALED
The dust may be highly discomforting to the upper respiratory tract and may be harmful if
inhaled.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as
emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations
of particulate are inhaled.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and inhalation of
generated dusts.
The material may accumulate in the human body and progressively cause
tissue damage.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (man) TDLo: 8 mg/kg Nil Reported
Oral (man) TDLo: 54 mg/kg
Oral (man) TDLo: 1080 mg/kg/13W I
Oral (woman) TDLo: 120 mg/kg/10D I
Oral (human) TDLo: 4111 mg/kg
Oral (rat) LD50: 525 mg/kg
Lacrimation, altered sleep times, hallucinations, distorted perception,
toxic psychosis, excitement, ataxia, respiratory depression, allergic
dermatitis (after sytemic administration), foetoxicity and foetolethality
and specific development abnormalities recorded.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for lithium carbonate.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
For small quantities:
路 Neutralise an aqueous solution of the material.
路 Filter solids for disposal to approved land fill.
路 Flush solution to sewer (subject to local regulation)
路 Heat and fumes evolved during reaction may be controlled by rate of addition.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: S4
REGULATIONS
lithium carbonate (CAS: 554-13-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Exposure Standards
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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