LITHIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Number: L6697 --- Effective Date: 03/01/00
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: None
CAS No.: 7447-41-8
Molecular Weight: 42.39
Chemical Formula: LiCl
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: 2370, 2374, 4002
Mallinckrodt:
5852
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Lithium Chloride 7447-41-8 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, MUSCLES AND KIDNEYS. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN,
EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN IRRITATION MAY BE SEVERE.
J.T.
Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your
convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab
Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Can
be absorbed through inhalation with symptoms to parallel ingestion.
Ingestion:
Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lithium
can cause apathy, sluggishness, drowsiness, slurred speech, blurred vision,
irregular eye movements, weakness, incoordination, lethargy, heart effects,
brain effects, ringing in the ears, tremors and muscle twitching, central
nervous system damage, kidney effects, thyroid changes, coma, pulmonary edema,
and renal failure.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin.
Irritation may be severe.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation,
redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated
ingestion may cause symptoms paralleling ingestion. Death may occur from large
repeated oral doses.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No
information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion:
Induce
vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Skin
Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse. Call a physician.
Eye Contact:
Wash eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for
extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the
event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a
suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not
generate dust.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry,
ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material
may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work
area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual
of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use
where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a half-face dust/mist
respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective
clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as
appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use
chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
White crystals.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
1 g/1.3 ml cold water
Specific
Gravity:
2.07
pH:
Aqueous solution is neutral or
slightly alkaline
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
1360C (2480F)
Melting Point:
613C
(1135F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and
storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Emits toxic fumes of
chlorine when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Bromine trifluoride.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicological Data:
Oral rat LD50: 526 mg/kg.
Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, and reproductive effector.
Reproductive Toxicity:
Has shown some evidence of reproductive
effects in laboratory animals.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Lithium Chloride (7447-41-8) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
Oral (wild bird) LD50: 422 mg/kg
(RTECS, 1995)
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing,
use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with
federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Lithium Chloride (7447-41-8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Lithium Chloride (7447-41-8) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Lithium Chloride (7447-41-8) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Lithium Chloride (7447-41-8) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This
MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
MUSCLES AND KIDNEYS. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
SKIN IRRITATION MAY BE SEVERE.
Label Precautions:
Avoid contact
with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Avoid breathing
dust.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting
immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of
contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
No changes.
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