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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Lithium Fluoride Alkali Fluorides
Trade Name: Ch em ical Fam ily:
Hy drofluoric acid , lithium salt LiF
Synonyms: Form ula:
7789-2 4-4
CAS#:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH-TLV
2.5 m g F/m 3 2.5 mg F/m 3
Lithium Fluoride 0-100
III PHYSICAL DATA
1681 oC 848 oC
Boiling Point: Freezing/Melting Point:
2.6 g/cc N/A
Specific Gravity (H 20=1): Vapor Pressure:
.01% by wt @ 25 oC N/A
Solubility in H 2O: Vapo r Density:
pH (1% slurry @ 25 oC): 8 N/A
% V olatiles:
Wh ite broken crystals, no odor.
Appearance and Odor:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point: N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flam mab le Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Noncombustible. Use water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguishing agents, dry sand or dry ground
dolomite.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters must wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus, flame and
chemical resistant clothing; hats, boots and gloves. If without risk remove material from fire area.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May emit toxic fumes if thermally decomposed.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
Acute E ffects:
Inhalation: May irritate respiratory system.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts of lithium ion may cause vomiting, diarrhea, ataxia, intestinal irritation, kidney injury, CNS
depression and dro p in blood pressure. Central nervous system effects may include slurred speech, blurred vision, dizziness, sensory
loss, convulsions and stupor.
Skin : May cause irritation.
Eye: May cause irritation.
Chro nic Effects: Chronic intake of lithium ion may cause neuromuscular effects such as tremor, ataxia, weakness, clonus and
hyperactive reflexes. Lithium ion can cause kidney dam age, gastro intestinal disturban ces, fatigue, deh ydration , weigh t loss,
dermatological effects and thyroid disturbances. Lithium ion has shown teratogenic effects in rats and mice. Chronic fluorine
poison ing can cause sev ere bone cha nges, loss of w eight, ano rexia, anem ia and d ental defec ts.
Medical Conditions, if any, Aggravated by Exposure: None known
Most Likely Routes of Entry: Ingestion.
Carcino genicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No EPA: No
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.
INGESTION: No data available but one should obtain medical attention.
SK IN: Remove contaminated clothing, flood with large amounts of water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
EYE: Imm ediately flush eyes, including under eyelids, with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to avo id: Thermal decomposition
Materials to A void : Contact with strong acids m ay pro duce hydrogen fluoride g as.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition: HF
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Wearing full protective equipment, cover spill with dry sand or
vermiculite. Mix well and carefully transfer to a container.
Waste Disposal: Disposal should b e ma de in accordan ce with all Federal, State and Loca l regulations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation: Laboratory fume hood.
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MS HA approv ed dust mask for ordinary use, self-contained breathing apparatus for emergency use.
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye/Face Protection: ANSI approved safety goggles
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep containe r tightly closed. Sto re in a coo l, dry, well-ventilated area. W ash
thoroughly after use.
Other Precautions: Lab coat and apron, flame and chemical resistant coveralls, eyewash capable of sustained flushing, safety drench
shower and hygienic facilities for washing.
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: S Dierks
Date: November 1996
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