Material Safety Data
Sheet
Lithium Chloride
ACC# 12885
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Lithium Chloride
Catalog Numbers: S75461, S754611, L120-500, L121-100,
L121-500
Synonyms: Lithium Monochloride.
Company
Identification:
Fisher
Scientific
1 Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For
International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7447-41-8 |
LITHIUM CHLORIDE |
>95 |
231-212-3 |
Hazard
Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 36/38
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central
nervous system effects. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin
is wet or moist. Causes eye burns. May cause cardiac disturbances.
Warning!
Target Organs: Central nervous system,
cardiovascular system.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: Contact with eyes may cause
severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin: May cause
severe irritation and possible burns. Prolonged absorption may affect
electrolyte balance and impair kidney function. Dehydration, weight loss, skin
effects, and thyroid disturbances have been reported.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause muscle tremor and impaired motor
function. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause cardiac disturbances.
May cause tremors and convulsions. May cause central nervous system effects.
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the upper
respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation.
Chronic: Chronic ingestion may cause dizziness, ringing in
the ears, visual disturbances, tremors, and mental confusion. Prolonged
absorption may affect electrolyte balance and impair kidney function.
Dehydration, weight loss, skin effects, and thyroid disturbances have been
reported.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately
flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious
and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from
exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a
bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the
surrounding fire. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing
Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits,
Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA
Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a
suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide
ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not
ingest or inhale. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| LITHIUM CHLORIDE |
none listed |
none listed |
none
listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs: LITHIUM
CHLORIDE: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described
by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A
respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: none reported
pH:
7-8
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 547C
Vapor Density: Not
available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not
available.
Boiling Point: 2417 deg F
Freezing/Melting
Point:1135 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific
Gravity/Density:2.07 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:LiCl
Molecular Weight:42.394
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Bromine trifluoride, strong
acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, chlorine,
irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has
not been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 7447-41-8: OJ5950000
LD50/LC50:
CAS#
7447-41-8:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test,
rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1165 mg/kg;
Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 1165 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 800 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit:
LD50 = 775 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 526 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1530
mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 1629 mg/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = 1488
mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7447-41-8: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information
available.
Teratogenicity: Experimental teratogenic effects.
Reproductive Effects: Experimental reproductive effects.
Neurotoxicity: Lithium chloride is an antidepressant and may effect
the cen tral nervous system causing tremors, convulsions and m ental confusion
in high doses.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other
Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity: No
data available. No information available.
Environmental: No
information reported.
Physical: No information available.
Other: None.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7447-41-8 is listed on the TSCA
inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test
Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA
Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA
Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this
material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA
Codes
CAS # 7447-41-8: acute, chronic.
Section 313
No
chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This
material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not
contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly
hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7447-41-8 is not present on state
lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European
Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/38 Irritating to
eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7447-41-8: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7447-41-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
3/29/1999
Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
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resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
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shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or
for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.