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NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Lithium chloride
CAS#:
7447-41-8
Chemical
Name: Lithium Chloride
Chemical
Formula: LiCl
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Lithium
chloride
7447-41-8
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Lithium
chloride: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 526 mg/kg [Rat]. 1165 mg/kg [Mouse]. DERMAL
(LD50): Acute: >2000 mg/kg [Rabbit]. DUST (LC50): Acute: 5.57 mg/l 4
hours [Rat].
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic
cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified
POSSIBLE for human. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive
system/toxin/female, Reproductive system/toxin/male [POSSIBLE]. Repeated or
prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section
4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:
Check
for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get
medical attention.
Skin
Contact:In case of
contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be
used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact:Wash with a
disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call
a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
applicable.
Flash
Points: Not applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
applicable.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures Small Spill:
Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill: Use a shovel to put
the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the
sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Keep
locked up.. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective
clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container
or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles
such as acids.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 24°C
(75.2°F).
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls:
Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection:Splash goggles.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance:
Solid.
(crystalline powder. Granular solid. Deliquescent solid.)
Odor:
Odorless.
Taste:
Saline. (Strong.)
Molecular
Weight: 42.4 g/mole
Color:
White.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: 1360°C (2480°F)
Melting
Point: 613°C (1135.4°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 2.07 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water, methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold
water, hot water, methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol. Soluble in acetone Very
soluble in pyridine, ethanol, and nitrobenzene. Very slightly soluble in
ammonium hydroxide. .
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Incompatible
materials, moisture.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive
with acids. Slightly reactive to reactive with moisture.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity:
Deliquescent.
Tendency to form hydrates. Incompatible with bromine trifluoride, and strong
acids
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information Routes of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:WARNING: THE
LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE. Acute
oral toxicity (LD50): 526 mg/kg [Rat]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >2000
mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute toxicity of the dust (LC50): 5.57 mg/l 4 hours [Rat].
Chronic
Effects on Humans:MUTAGENIC
EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or
yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified POSSIBLE for human. DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female, Reproductive
system/toxin/male [POSSIBLE].
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:Lowest
Published Lethal Dose: LDL - Route: Oral; Dose: 200 mg/kg/3D
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Ecotoxicity in water
(LC50): 158 ppm 96 hours [Trout]. 249 ppm 48 hours [Daphnia].
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
WHMIS
(Canada): CLASS D-2A:
Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC): R22- Harmful if
swallowed. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. R40- Possible risks of
irreversible effects. R62- Possible risk of impaired fertility. R63- Possible
risk of harm to the unborn child. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S36/37-
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S46- If swallowed, seek medical
advice immediately and show this container or label.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Splash
goggles.
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