Name:
Lithium Fluoride 99.98%
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Lithium Fluoride 99.98%
Synonym:None known
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7789-24-4 | Lithium Fluoride | 99.98 | 232-152-0 |
Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 23/24/25 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns. May cause severe skin irritation with possible burns, especially if skin is wet or moist. 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 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. Inorganic fluorides can be harmful.
Acute exposure to fluorine compounds can lead to digestive tract burns, and abdominal pain. Exposure to fluoride compounds can result in systemic toxic effects on the heart, liver, and kidneys. It may also deplete calcium levels in the body leading to hypocalcemia and death. Contains fluoride. Fluoride can reduce calcium levels leading to fatal hypocalcemia.
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.
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.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
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.
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
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.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
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 CAS# 7789-24-4: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 6.2 mg/m3 STEL (as F) United States OSHA: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 VLE (a France - VME: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F) Germany: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F) Malaysia: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) Netherlands: (listed as fluorides): 3.5 mg/m3 STEL (as F) Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA Russia: 0.2 mg/m3 STEL Spain: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 VLA-ED (except uranium hexafluoride, as F) 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 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.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: colorless or white
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @1917F
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: 3038-3058F
Freezing/Melting Point: 1538-1558F
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.635
Molecular Formula: LiF
Molecular Weight: 25.9394
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, and strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride gas, hydrogen bromide, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7789-24-4: OJ6125000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7789-24-4: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 119 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 143 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lithium Fluoride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
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: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing group: III
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7789-24-4: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7789-24-4 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7789-24-4 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7789-24-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.