Name:
Lithium Hydroxide Anhydrous
Synonym:
Lithium Hydrat
CAS:
554-13-2
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Lithium Hydroxide Anhydrous
Synonym:Lithium Hydrat
Synonym:Lithium Hydrat
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 554-13-2 | Lithium carbonate | 3 | 209-062-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: 34 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause eye injury.
Skin:
Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. 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.
Ingestion:
May cause kidney damage. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. May cause tremors and convulsions.
Inhalation:
Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. 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.
Causes burns.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause eye injury.
Skin:
Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. 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.
Ingestion:
May cause kidney damage. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. May cause tremors and convulsions.
Inhalation:
Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. 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.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately 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 soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
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 to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
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 to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area.
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 process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs 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:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs 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:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless to white
Odor: none reported
pH: 14 (1N sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1695 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 842 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 1695 deg F
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.5 (water=1)
Molecular Formula: LiOH
Molecular Weight: 23.9474
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. May decompose on exposure to moist air or water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. May decompose on exposure to moist air or water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 554-13-2: OJ5800000 CAS# 1310-65-2: OJ6307070 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 554-13-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 531 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 525 mg/kg.
CAS# 1310-65-2: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 960 mg/m3/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 363 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 210 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lithium carbonate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 554-13-2: OJ5800000 CAS# 1310-65-2: OJ6307070 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 554-13-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 531 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 525 mg/kg.
CAS# 1310-65-2: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 960 mg/m3/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 363 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 210 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lithium carbonate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE,SOLID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2680
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE,SOLID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2680
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE,SOLID
Dangerous Goods Code: 8, (41b)
UN Number: 2680
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 2 Keep out of reach of children.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 554-13-2: 1
CAS# 1310-65-2: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 1310-65-2: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 1 mg/m3 STEL
Canada
CAS# 554-13-2 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 1310-65-2 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 554-13-2 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-65-2 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1310-65-2: OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:STEL 1 mg/m3
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 554-13-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 1310-65-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
