Name:
Lithium chloride
Synonym:
Lithium monochloride
CAS:
7447-41-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Lithium chloride
Synonym:Lithium monochloride
Synonym:Lithium monochloride
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7447-41-8 | Lithium chloride | >95 | 231-212-3 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN Risk Phrases: 22 36/38 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes moderate eye irritation. Causes redness and pain. May cause visual abnormalities including: blurring, abnormal color vision, loss of sight.
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. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause blood electrolyte disturbances. Large doses of lithium may cause dizziness, prostration, and kidney damage.
Dehydration, weight loss, slurred speech, blurred vision, sensory loss, ataxia (failure of muscular coordination), tremors, and convulsions may occur. May cause headache, muscle weakness and incoordination, and confusion.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation. Symptoms of exposure include: increased secretions, cough, pain or respiration, 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. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May impair fertility.
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes moderate eye irritation. Causes redness and pain. May cause visual abnormalities including: blurring, abnormal color vision, loss of sight.
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. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause blood electrolyte disturbances. Large doses of lithium may cause dizziness, prostration, and kidney damage.
Dehydration, weight loss, slurred speech, blurred vision, sensory loss, ataxia (failure of muscular coordination), tremors, and convulsions may occur. May cause headache, muscle weakness and incoordination, and confusion.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation. Symptoms of exposure include: increased secretions, cough, pain or respiration, 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. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May impair fertility.
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.
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:
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.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. 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:
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:
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.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. 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:
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.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
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.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
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.
Spills/Leaks:
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. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep container tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep container tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
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# 7447-41-8: 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:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
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# 7447-41-8: 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:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Crystals
Color: white
Odor: none reported
pH: 7-8
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 547C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2417 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 1135 deg F
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: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.07 (water=1)
Molecular Formula: LiCl
Molecular Weight: 42.394
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, exposure to moist air or water, Aqueous solutions are very mildly corrosive to most metals..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkali metals, bromine trifluoride, halogens, sulfuric acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, exposure to moist air or water, Aqueous solutions are very mildly corrosive to most metals..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkali metals, bromine trifluoride, halogens, sulfuric acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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:
Lithium chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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:
Lithium chloride - 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
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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 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)
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