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                                 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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                                 LITHIUM PERCHLORATE, ANHYDROUS



CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS                                                DOT CLASS     SARA TITLE 313

Lithium Perchlorate, Anhydrous                                          5.1/II        NO

                                                                        TSCA listed - Yes



FORMULA                            REPORTABLE QUANTITY                  F.W.          CAS#

                                           N/A                          106.50        7791-03-9

LiClO 4



PHYSICAL DATA

Density 2.43. Melting point 236°C. Decomposes at less than 250°C to LiCl. Very soluble in water.

Very soluble in alcohols, ether and acetone.



APPEARANCE & ODOR

White crystals and powder. Odorless.



REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Stable. Undergoes no spontaneous self-reaction. Strongly oxidizing when heated. Incompatible-

combustibles and strong acids.



FIRE HAZARDS

May cause fire or explosion with combustible material. Avoid inhalation of smoke. Firefighters

wear SCBA. NFPA # 2-0-3.



EXTINGUISHER                                                            FLASHPOINT    LEL   UEL

Water                                                                   N/A           N/A   N/A



HEALTH HAZARDS

May be irritating to skin, eyes and nasal passages. Not absorbed through intact skin. Effects

of ingestion-CNS disturbances, nausea, anorexia, apathy, kidney damage, eventually coma. Large

doses may cause dizziness and collapse. No LD/TD information found. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not

established. Perchlorates have been shown to interfere with iodine uptake by the thyroid in test

animals. Studies on workers in plants where perchlorate salts are manufactured have shown no

thyroid abnormalities. Thyroid effects on humans continues to be studied. No evidence of

carcinogenicity.



SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Wear goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Avoid contact with organic matter including wood,

cardboard and paper. Keep water supply available. Store in well sealed container, in cool, dry

area away from flammable and combustible materials.



FIRST AID

Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water after contact. If eye irritation persists, get medical

attention. If swallowed, give milk or water and get medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting

unless directed by a physician.



SPILLS & LEAKS

Sweep solids. Wash up thoroughly with water. Disposal to drain. Do not take up with organic

absorbant. Do not put into incinerator.





CATALOG #                                                     PREPARED BY                   DATE

221                                                               MDM                 December 17, 2003