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MSDS Ref. No: QS-MSD-064
Version: US/Canada
Date Approved: 12/15/05
Revision No: 7
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Lithium Hydroxide, Monohydrate
PRODUCT NAME:
Alkali
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
LiOH路H2O
MOLECULAR FORMULA:
Lectro庐 Lyte 900 salt
ALTERNATE TRADE NAME(S):
Industrial Manufacturing
GENERAL USE:
MANUFACTURER Emergency Telephone Numbers:
FMC CORPORATION CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
Lithium Division Emergency Phone (704) 629-5361 (Plant) Call
P.O. Box 795 Collect 24 Hr/Day
Bessemer City, NC 28016-0795 Emergency Phone (303) 595-9048 (Medical)
General Information: (704) 868-5300 Call Collect
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS # Wt.%
Lithium hydroxide, monohydrate 1310-66-3 >99
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Corrosive. Odorless, white crystals.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
Corrosive to eyes (may cause blindness), skin, nose and throat.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Continuous inhalation exposure may cause lung damage.
COMMENTS:
(See Section 11, Toxicological Information)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the
EYES:
upper and lower eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor or
ophthalmologist immediately.
Immediately flush with plenty of water while removing contaminated
SKIN:
clothing and/or shoes, and thoroughly wash with soap and water.
Obtain immediate medical attention. Contact a medical doctor if
necessary.
Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do
INGESTION:
not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.
Remove to fresh air. If breathing discomfort occurs and persists,
INHALATION:
see a medical doctor. If breathing has stopped, give artificial
respiration and see a medical doctor immediately.
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Date Approved: 12/15/05
Revision No: 7
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR:
This product is corrosive to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.
Consideration should be given to gastric lavage, with endotracheal tube in place. Treatment is controlled removal of
exposure with symptomatic and supportive care.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Upper: Not available Lower: Not available.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
None
GENERAL HAZARD:
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Corrosive lithium hydroxide dust.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
(SCBA) approved for fire fighting. This is necessary to protect against
the hazards of heat, products of combustion and oxygen deficiency.
Do not breathe smoke, gases or vapors generated.
Not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
None
PROPERTIES CONTRIBUTING TO
FLAMMABILITY:
Not applicable
FLASH POINT:
Not applicable
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE:
Not applicable
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT:
COMMENTS:
(See Section 10, Stability and Reactivity)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Sweep up and place in suitable transport container. Dispose of waste
RELEASE NOTES:
according to all local and Federal laws and regulations.
Before cleanup measures begin, review the entire MSDS with
particular attention to Section 3, Emergency Overview and Potential
Health Effects; and Section 8, Recommended Personal Protective
Equipment.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash
HANDLING:
thoroughly after handling.
Keep container closed. Store away from acids and water.
STORAGE:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical Name TWA STEL/Ceiling PEL STEL/Ceiling
(ACGIH) (ACGIH) (OSHA) (OSHA)
None
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety glasses or goggles
Eyes And Face:
When engineering controls are not adequate, wear a NIOSH/MSHA
Respiratory:
respirator approved for protection against inorganic dusts.
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Revision No: 7
Rubber gloves
Protective Clothing:
Quick-drench eyewash and safety shower.
Work Hygienic Practices:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Odorless
ODOR:
White crystals
APPEARANCE:
(1% solution) @ 25潞C: >13
pH:
Not applicable
PERCENT VOLATILE:
Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE:
Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY:
Not applicable
BOILING POINT:
470潞C (878潞F)
MELTING POINT:
% by wt. @ 25潞C (77潞F): 10
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE(Butyl Acetate = 1):
1.5 g/cc
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
41.96
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
Not applicable
COEFF. OIL/WATER:
Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD:
Upper: Not available Lower: Not available.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
Not applicable
FLASH POINT:
Not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
Not explosive
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES:
Not an oxidizer
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
None
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Stable under normal storage and temperature conditions.
STABILITY:
Will not occur
POLYMERIZATION:
None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS:
Acids, aluminum, zinc
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available for the product.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive.
No data available for the product.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive.
No data available for the product.
Skin Absorption:
Corrosive.
Lithium hydroxide, anhydrous: LD50 = 210 mg/kg (rat) [RTECS 2005]
Ingestion:
LC50 > 6.15 mg/L (rat) (lithium hydroxide monohydrate) [FMC I99-2286]
Inhalation:
Acute Effects From Overexposure:
This product is corrosive to eyes (may cause blindness), skin and the upper respiratory tract.
Chronic Effects From Overexposure:
Continuous inhalation exposure may cause lung damage.
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Date Approved: 12/15/05
Revision No: 7
No
Sensitization:
EH40: Not listed.
Carcinogenicity:
IARC: Not listed.
NTP: Not listed.
OSHA: Not considered a carcinogen under OSHA.
ACGIH: Not listed
No
Mutagenicity:
No
Reproductive Toxicity:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information:
Environmental toxicity testing of the product has not been carried out. The hydroxyl ion may affect the pH of the
water.
Chemical Fate Information:
LiOH exists as the inorganic ions lithium and hydroxide in aqueous solutions. LiOH is not biodegraded,
bioaccumulated or photodegraded.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of waste according to local and Federal laws and regulations.
DISPOSAL METHOD:
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Lithium hydroxide
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
8, Corrosive
CLASSIFICATION:
Corrosive
LABELS:
UN2680
UN NUMBER:
II
PACKING GROUP:
2825.20.0000
CUSTOM TARIFF NO:
No
MARINE POLLUTANT:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORY (40 CFR 370): Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
This product does not contain a toxic chemical subject to the
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40
reporting requirements of Section 313 of Emergency
CFR 372):
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986.
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355): Not listed
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (40 CFR
302.4): Not listed
TSCA SEC 12B EXPORT NOTIFICATION: This product is not subject to TSCA 12 (b) Export
Notification Requirements.
Lithium hydroxide is listed; the hydrated form is not required
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS (40 CFR 710):
to be listed.
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Version: US/Canada
Date Approved: 12/15/05
Revision No: 7
Product Identification No.: 2680
CANADA
Hazard Classification: Class E (Corrosive)
WHMIS:
Ingredient Disclosure List: Lithium hydroxide is listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY: Revision # 7: Regular review completed. Section 11 revised.
NFPA RATING HEALTH: 3
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
SPECIAL: None
This MSDS has been prepared to meet U. S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and
Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements.
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