MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET LITHIUM CHLORIDE
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 4610-1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hazardous Decomposition Products: Emits toxic fumes
of chlorine and hydrogen chloride gas when heated to de-
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Lithium chloride, anhy- composition.
drous
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Chemical Family: Inorganic salt
Chemical Formula: LiCl
Flammability: Non combustible. Does not burn.
Product Use: Laboratory reagent
Extinguishing Media: Use an extinguisher appropriate to
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address: the surrounding material that is burning. Use water spray or
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. fog to cool containers, and disperse vapours. Fight fire from
40 Armstrong Avenue upwind, from a safe distnace. FIrefighters must wear pro-
tective equipment (positive-pressure, full face-piece
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self-contained breathing apparatus) and clothing sufficient to
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prevent inhalation of dust or fumes, and contact with skin
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Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666 Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of chlo-
Lithium chloride >99 Not established 7447-41-8
rine, hydrogen chloride gas
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
PHYSICAL DATA
Sensitivity to Static discharge: None identified
Physical State: Solid
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Odour and Appearance: White crystals or powder; odour-
less; deliquescent
Toxicological Data:
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): 1 mm Hg at 547掳C LD50: (oral, rat) 526 mg/kg; (oral, mouse) 1,165 mg/kg;
(dermal, rabbit) >2,000 mg/kg
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not applicable
LC50: Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Boiling Point (掳C): 1360掳C
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
Melting Point (掳C): 613掳C
Inhaled: May be irritating, causing cioughing, shortness of
pH: 5.0-6.5 (1M in water, 20掳C)
breath. No human information available. No effects pro-
Specific Gravity: 2.068
duced in 4-8 week studies of inhalation of lithium chloride
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available aerosols by rats.
In contact with skin: May cause skin irritation. No human
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION information available. One animal test reported severe irrita-
tion.
UN: Not regulated
In contact with eyes: May cause severe irritation. No hu-
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated
man information available. Test results in animals are
Pkg. Group: Not regulated inconclusive.
Ingested: IIngestion of large amounts (4 to 6 g) can cause
REACTIVITY DATA vomiting, diarrhea, blurring of vision, tinnitis, weakness,
staggering, tremor, or even death. Ingestion is not a typical
Chemical Stability: Stable, deliquescent
route of occupational exposure. Symptoms may be delayed
Incompatibility with other substances: Reacts violently fro several hours.
with reactive interhalogens (BrF3). May react vigorously with
strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, permanganates. Can Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
slowly corrode steel, some stainless steel, iron alloys, nickel
alloys, other metals. Lithium salts are given to humans therapeutically to produce
plasma levels of 0.6 to 1.5 meq/L. Gastrointestinal effects,
Reactivity: Avoid moisture, all incompatible materials, gen-
eration of dust. such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, excessive thirst
and urination, weakness, drowsiness, tremor, muscle twitch-
ing, slurred speech can occur with plasma levels of 1 meq/L.
LITHIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS
CODE: 4610-1
Kidney damage may result if sodium intake is limited. When Take care not to flush contaminated water into unaffected
eye. Get medical attention.
plasma levels exceed 2 meq/L serious side effects, irregular
Skin: Remove all contaminated clothing, including
heart beat, low blood pressure, circulatory failure, seizures,
watches, rings, belts, and shoes. Flush skin with running
coma and death can occur.
water for at least twenty (20) minutes, taking care to clean
Carcinogenicity: No information available
folds of skin, under nails, thoroughly, until no trace of chemi-
Teratogenicity: Crosses placental barrier, and has caused cal remains. Get medical attention. Decontaminate clothing
heart defects in a small number of cases. In animal testing, before reuse, or discard.
teratogenic at doses toxic to the mother.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and get
Reproductive Effects: No human data available. De- medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
creased fertility of male rats at toxic levels. (RTECS OJ
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the casualty is
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conscious and NOT convulsing, rinse mouth thoroughly with
Mutagenicity: No human data available. Effects reported water and give 2 to 4 glasses of water to drink to dilute. If
in yeast and cultured human cells. Negative in Ames test. spontaneous vomiting occurs, rinse mouth and give more
Synergistic Products: Dehydration and restricted sodium water to drink. Obtain medical attention immediately.
intake may enhance the toxicity of lithium salts.
REFERENCES USED
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
CINFO disc: MSDS鈥檚, November 2006
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation required.
Budavari: The Merck Index, 12th ed., 1997
Respiratory Protection: Dust/mist mask. For conditions
Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
where dust or mist is present, to the maximum use specified
ed., 1987
by the respirator supplier, NIOSH/MSHA approved half- face
Suppliers鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets
high-efficiency dust/mist filter respirator, or NIOSH/MSHA
approved full face-piece high-efficiency dust/mist filter respi-
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
rator. Higher or unknown concentrations, or for fire or spill
conditions, self-contained breathing apparatus, or full
Date Issued: June 17, 1991
face-piece, positive-pressure supplied-air respirator.
Revision: November 2006
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles and/or face
shield. MSDS: 4610-1
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves. Other impervious Proposed WHMIS Designation: D2B (chronic ingestion,
protective clothing, sleeves, apron, coverall, boots, sufficient irritation)
to prevent contact.
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
and eye-wash fountain in work area. Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
Leak and Spill Procedure: Ventilate area. Cleanup per- herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
sonnel must be thoroughly trained in the hazards of this with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
chemical and its safe use, and must wear protective equip-
ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
ment and clothing sufficient to prevent inhalation of dust or
ation, investigation, and verification.
fumes, and contact with skin and eyes. Prevent from enter-
ing sewers and waterways. Contain spill with inert material
(earth, sand, inert absorbent). Avoid generating dust. Col-
lect in suitable, labelled, covered containers for disposal.
Flush area of spill with large amounts of running water.
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local
regulations for disposal.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: TOXIC. Workers
using this chemical must be thoroughly trained in its hazards
and its safe use, and must wear appropriate protective
equipment and clothing. Prevent release of dusts into work-
place air. Avoid contact and inhalation. Use the smallest
possible amount for the purpose, in designated areas with
adequate ventilation. Keep work area clean and free of ex-
traneous materials. Keep containers closed when not in use
and when empty. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight.
Store away from incompatible materials Keep containers
tightly closed when not in use and when empty. Protect
from damage.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Specific Measures:
Eyes: Flush eyes with gently running water for at least
twenty (20) minutes, holding eyelids open while flushing.
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