MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Lithium Fluoride
MSDS Ref. No: QS-MSD-082
Version: US/Canada
Date Approved: 06/22/2001
Revision No: 5
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Lithium Fluoride
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Alkali Fluorides
MOLECULAR FORMULA: LiF
SYNONYM(s): Hydrofluoric Acid, Lithium Salt
ALTERNATE TRADE NAME(S): Lectro庐 Lyte 700 Salt
GENERAL USE: Chemical Manufacturing
MANUFACTURER Emergency Telephone
Numbers:
FMC CORPORATION
Lithium Division CHEMTREC (U.S.): (800) 424-
P.O. Box 795 9300
Bessemer City, NC 28016-0795 Emergency Phone (704) 629-5361
General Information: (704) 868-5300 (Plant) Call Collect 24 Hr/Day
Emergency Phone (303) 595-9048
(Medical) Call Collect
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# Wt.%
Lithium fluoride 7789-24-4 100
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Odorless, white powder.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This product may be irritating to the
eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
COMMENTS:
(See Section 11, Toxicological Information)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the
upper and lower eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor or
ophthalmologist immediately.
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation occurs and persists.
INGESTION: Drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If any discomfort persists, obtain medical
attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or
discomfort occurs and persists, see a medical doctor. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration and see a medical doctor immediately.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: This product has low oral
toxicity and may be a severe irritant. Treatment is symptomatic and
supportive.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
GENERAL HAZARD: No known physical hazard, non-combustible.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or
regular foam.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear full protective clothing
and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) approved for fire fighting.
This is necessary to protect against the hazards of heat, products of
combustion and oxygen deficiency. Do not breathe smoke, gases or vapors
generated.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
PROPERTIES CONTRIBUTING TO FLAMMABILITY:
None
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not applicable
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: Not applicable
COMMENTS:
(See Section 10, Stability and Reactivity)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE NOTES: Sweep up and place in suitable container.
Dispose of waste according to local and Federal laws and regulations.
Before cleanup measures begin, review the entire MSDS with particular
attention to Section 3, Emergency Overview and Potential Health Effects;
and Section 8, Recommended Personal Protective Equipment.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Use with
adequate ventilation. Wear safety glasses or goggles and rubber gloves.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE: Keep away from strong acids. Keep container closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL
PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Safety glasses or goggles
RESPIRATORY: When engineering controls are not adequate, wear a
NIOSH/MSHA respirator approved for protection against inorganic dusts.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Rubber gloves
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Quick-drench eyewash and
safety shower.
COMMENTS: EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Fluorides, as F: ACGIH/TWA 2.5 mg/m鲁; PEL/OSHA 2.5 mg/m鲁.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR: Odorless
APPEARANCE: White powder
pH: (1% Slurry) @ 25潞C: 8
PERCENT VOLATILE: Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable
BOILING POINT: 1681掳C (3060掳F)
MELTING POINT: 848潞C (1560潞F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 0.1 % by wt. @ 25潞C (77潞F)
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.6 g/cc
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 25.94
COEFF. OIL/WATER: Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with strong acids
STABILITY: Stable
POLYMERIZATION: Does not polymerize
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Toxic
fluorides
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong acids
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: No data available for the product.
SKIN EFFECTS: No data available for the product.
DERMAL LD50: No data available for the product.
ORAL LD50: 608 mg/kg (rat) [FMC I88-1055]
INHALATION LC50: No data available for the product.
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: This product has
low oral toxicity. Ingestion of inorganic soluble fluorides may cause
kidney and liver damage, vomiting, stomach bleeding, abdominal pain,
diarrhea, shortness of breath, slight paralysis, difficulty in speaking, thirst,
weak pulse, disturbed color vision, muscular weakness, convulsions and
unconsciousness. Fluoride dust may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and
respiratory tract.
CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE:
Chronic overexposure to fluoride may result in digestive disturbances,
mottled tooth enamel, abnormal hardening of the bones and other bone
changes, and damage to the liver and kidneys. Skin rashes and worker
complaints related to bones, joints and muscles have been reported. High
doses of stannous fluoride (in drinking water) have been reported to cause
imparied reproductive performance in animals. Persons with impaired
pulmonary function, pre-existing eye problems, skin disorders and kidney
disease may be at increased risk from overexposure to fluorides
(NIOSH/OSHA Guidelines, September, 1978).
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: ACGIH: Not listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No data available
for the product.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: No data available for the
product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Consult the owner of the waste for proper
waste disposal procedure. Dispose of waste according to local and Federal
laws and regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
COMMENTS:
U.S. DOT, INTERNATIONAL MARITIME, AND INTERNATIONAL AIR
Proper Shipping Name: None
Classification: None
Labels: None
UN Number: None
Packing Group: None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355): Not listed
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORY (40 CFR 370):
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR
372): This product does not contain a toxic chemical subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of Emergency Planning and
Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY (40 CFR 302.4): Not listed
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA INVENTORY (40 CFR 710, SUBPART B): This product
is not subject to TSCA 12 (b) Export Notification Requirements.
TSCA STATUS (40 CFR 710): Listed
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INFORMATION SYSTEM): Product Identification No.: None
Hazard Classification: None
Disclosure List: Fluoride (inorganic) is listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY Revision #: 5
This MSDS replaces the March 19, 2001 MSDS. Any changes in
information are as follows:
The Tox Review for this MSDS has been reviewed and updated; however,
no changes needed to be made to the MSDS.
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY 0
REACTIVITY: 0
SPECIAL: None
This MSDS has been prepared to meet U. S. OSHA Hazard communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200 and Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
(WHMIS) requirements.
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Copyright 2001. FMC Corporation, Lithium Division. All Rights Reserved. Lectro is a
registered trademark of FMC Corporation, Lithium Division.
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