Name:
Lithium Granular; Dry
Synonym:
Lithium Element
CAS:
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Lithium Granular; Dry
Synonym:Lithium Element
Synonym:Lithium Element
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| Hazard Symbols: F C Risk Phrases: |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Reacts violently with water liberating extremely flammable gases.
Causes burns.Air sensitive.Corrosive.Light sensitive.Moisture sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause eye injury.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. May cause kidney failure.
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:
Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause lung damage and/or central nervous system disturbances. May cause kidney injury.
Chronic exposure to lithium salts may cause drowsiness, visual abnormalities, weakness, ringing in the ears, and muscle tremors.
Reacts violently with water liberating extremely flammable gases.
Causes burns.Air sensitive.Corrosive.Light sensitive.Moisture sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause eye injury.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. May cause kidney failure.
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:
Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause lung damage and/or central nervous system disturbances. May cause kidney injury.
Chronic exposure to lithium salts may cause drowsiness, visual abnormalities, weakness, ringing in the ears, and muscle tremors.
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 water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
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. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
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. 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. Combustion generates toxic fumes. Water Reactive.
Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Reacts with water to form explosive hydrogen gas.
Flammable solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use water directly on fire. Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical. Do NOT use halogenated agents. Use dry sand, Met-L-X powder, or G-1 graphite powder. Do NOT use water, carbon dioxide, or foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustion generates toxic fumes. Water Reactive.
Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Reacts with water to form explosive hydrogen gas.
Flammable solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use water directly on fire. Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical. Do NOT use halogenated agents. Use dry sand, Met-L-X powder, or G-1 graphite powder. Do NOT use water, carbon dioxide, or foam.
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 or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed 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. Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from water.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits 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.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits 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: silver
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 1333 deg F
Viscosity: .57 cP 200 deg C
Boiling Point: 1342 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 180 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 354 deg F ( 178.89 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Decomposes in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.534 (water=1)
Molecular Formula: Li
Molecular Weight: 6.941
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:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, moisture, contact with water, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Air, arsenic, beryllium, bromine, bromoform, carbides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide + water, carbon tetrabromide/chloride, chlorine, chloroform, chromic oxide, chromium, chromium trichloride, cobalt alloys, diborane, ferrous sulfide, halogenated hydrocarbons, hydrogen, iodine, iodoform, iron alloys, maleic anhydride, manganese alloys, mercury, methyl dichloride/diiodide, molybdenum trioxide, nickel alloys, nitric acid, nitrogen, organic matter, oxygen, phosphorus, platinum, rubber, silicates, sodium chloride, sodium nitrite, sulfur, tetrachloroethylene, titanium dioxide, trichloroethylene, trichlorotrifluoroethane, tungsten trioxide, vanadium, water.
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:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, moisture, contact with water, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Air, arsenic, beryllium, bromine, bromoform, carbides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide + water, carbon tetrabromide/chloride, chlorine, chloroform, chromic oxide, chromium, chromium trichloride, cobalt alloys, diborane, ferrous sulfide, halogenated hydrocarbons, hydrogen, iodine, iodoform, iron alloys, maleic anhydride, manganese alloys, mercury, methyl dichloride/diiodide, molybdenum trioxide, nickel alloys, nitric acid, nitrogen, organic matter, oxygen, phosphorus, platinum, rubber, silicates, sodium chloride, sodium nitrite, sulfur, tetrachloroethylene, titanium dioxide, trichloroethylene, trichlorotrifluoroethane, tungsten trioxide, vanadium, water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
No CAS#s in product.
LD50/LC50:
Carcinogenicity:
No CAS#s in product.
LD50/LC50:
Carcinogenicity:
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: LITHIUM
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1415
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: LITHIUM
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1415
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: LITHIUM
Hazard Class: 4.3
UN Number: 1415
Packing group: I
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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 8 Keep container dry.
S 43C In case of fire, use limestone powder, sodium
chloride or dry sand (never use water).
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
