MSDS Name:Lithium hydride in resealable cans 98%
Synonym:

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Reacts violently with water liberating extremely flammable gases.
Causes burns.Water-reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury.
Skin:
Causes irritation with burning pain, itching, and redness.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Causes cough, sore throat, chest pain, and lightheadedness.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Not available.

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Do NOT induce vomiting and seek IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVICE.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Flammable solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use carbon dioxide. Do NOT use halogenated agents. Use approved class D extinguishing agents or smother with dry sand, clay, or sodium bicarbonate. DO NOT USE WATER!

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. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool.

Handling:
Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a dry area. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Keep away from water. Water free area.

Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7580-67-8: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 0.025 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 0.075 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 0.025 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 0.025 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 0.025 mg/m3 VME Germany: 0.025 mg/m3 TWA Malaysia: 0.025 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 0.025 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 0.025 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
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 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Physical State: Powder
Color: blue - blue-gray
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 680 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 200 deg C ( 392.00 deg F)
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: soluble in ether
Specific Gravity/Density: .8200g/cm3
Molecular Formula: LiH
Molecular Weight: 7.95

Chemical Stability:
Unstable. Substance undergoes color change upon exposure to light and air.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, exposure to air, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alcohols, oxygen, chlorine.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen gas, lithium hydroxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

RTECS#:
CAS# 7580-67-8: OJ6300000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7580-67-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 77500 ug/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lithium hydride, in resealable cans - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Ecotoxicity:
Do not empty into drains.
Lithium salts: Poisonous effects on fish: 100 mg/l, crabs (16mg/l) and plants (0.2 mg/l) Hazard to water: class in accordance with water Water Resources Act (of LiOH) = 1

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 14/15 Reacts violently with water liberating
extremely flammable gases.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7580-67-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7580-67-8 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 7580-67-8 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7580-67-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.