MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET







I        PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION



Trade Name:               Lithium Chloride                                     Synonym:         Lithium Salt

Chemical Family:          Alkali Metals                                        Formula:         LiCl

Molecular Weight:         42.39                                                CAS #:           7447-41-8





II       HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS



Wt %:                     PEL/OSHA:                 TLV/ACGIH:                 TDLH/OSHA:

99-100                    N/A                       N/A                        N/A



Extremely Hazardous Substances: No                                             CERCLA Hazardous Substance: No

SARA 313 Toxic Chemicals: No                                                   TSCA Inventory: Yes





III      PHYSICAL DATA



                          1355 oC                                                                        608 oC

Boiling Point:                                                                 Melting Point:

Specific Gravity:         2.07                                                 Volatiles:                N/A

Evaporation Rate:         N/A                                                  Solubility in H2O:        Appreciable (>10%)

Appearance and Odor:      White solid. Odorless.                               Physical State:           Solid





IV       FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA



Flash Point (Method used): N/A                                                 Autoignition Temperature: N/A

Flammable Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A



Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full fire fighting protective clothing when fighting

significant-sized fires.



Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: None identified.

Toxic Gases Produced: Hydrogen chloride.



Explosion Data: This product is not an explosive.

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: N/A

Sensitivity to Static Discharge: N/A





V        HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION



Threshold Limit Value (TLV): Not Established        STEL: Not Established        PEL: Not Established

SARA/Title III Hazard Categories: Acute: Yes,       Chronic: Yes, Flammability: No,    Pressure: No,              Reactivity: No



Toxicity of Components:

Oral Rat LD50 for Lithium Chloride: 526 mg/kg

Intraperitoneal Rat LD50 for Lithium Chloride: 514 mg/kg

Subcutaneous Rat LD50 for Lithium Chloride: 499 mg/kg

Intravenous Mouse LD50 for Lithium Chloride: 363 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity: NTP: No,         IARC: No,        ZList: No,        OSHA Reg: No

Reproductive Effects: Tests on laboratory animals indicate material may be teratogenic.



Effects of Overexposure:



Inhalation: Irritation of upper respiratory tract, irritation of mucous membranes         Skin Contact: Irritation

Eye Contact: Irritation                                                                   Skin Absorption: None identified

Ingestion: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Chronic Effects: Kidney damage, central nervous system depression



Target Organs: GI tract, central nervous system, kidneys

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None identified



Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, eye contact



EMERGENCY AND FIRST AIDE PROCEDURES:



INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. If swallowed, if conscious, give large amounts of water. Induce vomiting.

INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Prompt action is essential.

SKIN: In case of contact, flush skin with water.

EYES: In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.





VI       REACTIVITY DATA



Stability: Stable

Incompatibility: Strong acids, bromine trifluoride and trichloride



Conditions of Reactivity: Moisture

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.





VII      SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES



Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

With clean shovel, carefully place material into clean, dry container and cover; remove from area. Flush spill area with water.



Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with Local, State and Federal Waste Disposal Regulations.





VIII     SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION



Respiratory Protection: No special requirement, where adequate ventilation conditions exist. If airborne concentration is high, use

an appropriate respirator or dust mask.



Ventilation: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep fume or dust levels as low as possible.

Eye/skin Protection: Safety goggles, uniform, rubber gloves are recommended.

Others: Quick-drench eyewash and safety shower.

IX      SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS



Handling and Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Suitable for any general chemical storage area. Isolate from incompatible

materials.



Transportation Data:



DOMESTIC (DOT):

DOT Proper Shipping Name: Chemicals, n.o.s. (non-regulated)



FOREIGN (IMO):

IMO Proper Shipping Name: Chemicals, n.o.s. (non-regulated)

U.S. Customs Harmonization Number: 28273900002



AIR (ICAO):

Proper Shipping Name: Chemicals, n.o.s. (non-regulated)

U.S. Customs Harmonization Number: 28273900002





Issued By:       S. Dierks

Dated:           May 1993