Material Safety Data Sheet- Lithium Chromate

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Common Name: LITHIUM CHROMATE

CAS Number: 14307-35-8
DOT Number: NA 9134
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HAZARD SUMMARY

* Lithium Chromate can affect you when breathed in.
* Contact can cause severe skin and eye irritation and burns.
* Breathing Lithium Chromate can irritate the nose, throat and lungs.
* Repeated exposure can cause loss of appetite, nausea,
   tremor, convulsions and personality changes.
* Lithium Chromate may cause a skin allergy. If allergy
  develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and a skin rash.
* Prolonged exposure may cause deep slow-healing ulcers on
  the skin and a sore or a hole in the bone dividing the inner nose (septum).
* Lithium Chromate may damage the liver and kidneys.

Lithium Chromate is a yellow powder used as a corrosion
inhibitor, heat transfer agent, and oxidizing agent in leather
and metal finishing. It is also used in photography, wood
preservatives, batteries, safety matches and cement.

HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE BEING EXPOSED

Acute Health Effects
The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur
immediately or shortly after exposure to Lithium Chromate:
* Contact can cause severe skin and eye irritation and burns.
* Breathing Lithium Chromate can irritate the nose and
throat causing coughing and wheezing.
* Repeated exposure can cause loss of appetite, nausea, tremor, and convulsions.

Chronic Health Effects
The following chronic (long-term) health effects can occur at
some time after exposure to Lithium Chromate and can last for months or years:

Cancer Hazard
* While Lithium Chromate has not been identified as a
carcinogen, certain kinds of Chromium compounds, known
as hexavalent Chromium or Chromium VI compounds,
have been determined to be human carcinogens. Lithium
Chromate is such a compound and should be handled with extreme caution.

Reproductive Hazard
* While Lithium Chromate has not been identified as a
reproductive hazard, it should be HANDLED WITH
CAUTION since several related Chromium compounds are teratogenic.

Other Long-Term Effects
* Lithium Chromate can irritate the lungs. Repeated
exposure may cause bronchitis to develop with cough,
phlegm, and/or shortness of breath.
* Lithium Chromate may cause a skin allergy. If allergy
develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and a skin rash.
* Repeated exposure may cause personality changes of
depression, anxiety or irritability.
* Prolonged exposure may cause deep slow-healing ulcers on
the skin and a sore or hole in the bone dividing the inner nose (septum).
* Lithium Chromate may damage the liver and kidneys.

Medical Testing
For those with frequent or potentially high exposure (half the
TLV or greater, or significant skin contact), the following are
recommended before beginning work and at regular times after that:
* Lung function tests.
* Evaluation by a qualified allergist, including careful
exposure history and special testing, may help diagnose skin allergy.
* Liver and kidney function tests.
* Check your skin daily for little bumps or blisters, the first
sign of "Chrome ulcers." If not treated early, these can last
for years after exposure.
Any evaluation should include a careful history of past and
present symptoms with an exam. Medical tests that look for
damage already done are not a substitute for controlling exposure.
Request copies of your medical testing. You have a legal
right to this information under OSHA 1910.20.

WORKPLACE CONTROLS AND PRACTICES
Unless a less toxic chemical can be substituted for a hazardous
substance, ENGINEERING CONTROLS are the most
effective way of reducing exposure. The best protection is to
enclose operations and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at
the site of chemical release. Isolating operations can also
reduce exposure. Using respirators or protective equipment is
less effective than the controls mentioned above, but is sometimes necessary.
In evaluating the controls present in your workplace, consider:
(1) how hazardous the substance is, (2) how much of the
substance is released into the workplace and (3) whether
harmful skin or eye contact could occur. Special controls
should be in place for highly toxic chemicals or when
significant skin, eye, or breathing exposures are possible.
In addition, the following control is recommended:
* Where possible, automatically transfer Lithium Chromate
from drums or other storage containers to process containers.

* Workers whose clothing has been contaminated by
Lithium Chromate should change into clean clothing promptly.

* On skin contact with Lithium Chromate, immediately
wash or shower to remove the chemical. At the end of the
workshift, wash any areas of the body that may have
contacted Lithium Chromate, whether or not known skin contact has occurred.

Clothing
* Avoid skin contact with Lithium Chromate. Wear
protective gloves and clothing. Safety equipment suppliers/
manufacturers can provide recommendations on the most
protective glove/clothing material for your operation.

* All protective clothing (suits, gloves, footwear, headgear)
should be clean, available each day, and put on before work.

Eye Protection
* Wear non-vented, impact resistant goggles when working
   with fumes, gases, or vapors.
* Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this substance.

Respiratory Protection
IMPROPER USE OF RESPIRATORS IS DANGEROUS.
Such equipment should only be used if the employer has a
written program that takes into account workplace conditions,
requirements for worker training, respirator fit testing and
medical exams, as described in OSHA 1910.134.

* If while wearing a filter or cartridge respirator you can
smell, taste, or otherwise detect Lithium Chromate, or if
while wearing particulate filters abnormal resistance to
breathing is experienced, or eye irritation occurs while
wearing a full facepiece respirator, leave the area
mmediately. Check to make sure the respirator-to-face seal
is still good. If it is, replace the filter or cartridge. If the
seal is no longer good, you may need a new respirator.
* Be sure to consider all potential exposures in your
workplace. You may need a combination of filters,
prefilters or cartridges to protect against different forms of
a chemical (such as vapor and mist) or against a mixture of chemicals.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: If I have acute health effects, will I later get chronic health effects?
A: Not always. Most chronic (long-term) effects result
from repeated exposures to a chemical.

Q: Can I get long-term effects without ever having short-term effects?
A: Yes, because long-term effects can occur from repeated
exposures to a chemical at levels not high enough to make you immediately sick.

Q: What are my chances of getting sick when I have been exposed to chemicals?
A: The likelihood of becoming sick from chemicals is
increased as the amount of exposure increases. This is
determined by the length of time and the amount of
material to which someone is exposed.

Q: Is the risk of getting sick higher for workers than for community residents?
A: Yes. Exposures in the community, except possibly in
cases of fires or spills, are usually much lower than those
found in the workplace. However, people in the
community may be exposed to contaminated water as
well as to chemicals in the air over long periods. This
may be a problem for children or people who are already ill.

Q: Should I be concerned if a chemical is a teratogen in animals?
A: Yes. Although some chemicals may affect humans
differently than they affect animals, damage to animals
suggests that similar damage can occur in humans.

Medical Evaluation
If you think you are becoming sick because of exposure to
chemicals at your workplace, you may call personnel at the
Department of Health and Senior Services, Occupational
Disease and Injury Services, who can help you find the information you need.

Right to Know Information Resources
The Right to Know Infoline (609) 984-2202 can answer
questions about the identity and potential health effects of
chemicals, list of educational materials in occupational health,
references used to prepare the Fact Sheets, preparation of the
Right to Know survey, education and training programs,
labeling requirements, and general information regarding the
Right to Know Act. Violations of the law should be reported to (609) 984-2202.

DEFINITIONS

ACGIH is the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists. It recommends upper limits (called
TLVs) for exposure to workplace chemicals.

A combustible substance is a solid, liquid or gas that will burn.

DEP is the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

HHAG is the Human Health Assessment Group of the federal EPA.

IARC is the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a
scientific group that classifies chemicals according to their cancer-causing potential.

A miscible substance is a liquid or gas that will evenly dissolve in another.

MSHA is the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the
federal agency that regulates mining. It also evaluates and approves respirators.

NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association. It
classifies substances according to their fire and explosion hazard.

NIOSH is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health. It tests equipment, evaluates and approves respirators,
conducts studies of workplace hazards, and proposes standards to OSHA.

PEOSHA is the Public Employees Occupational Safety and
Health Act, a state law which sets PELs for New Jersey public employees.

A teratogen is a substance that causes birth defects by
damaging the fetus. TLV is the Threshold Limit Value, 
the workplace exposure limit recommended by ACGIH.

The vapor pressure is a measure of how readily a liquid or a
solid mixes with air at its surface. A higher vapor pressure
indicates a higher concentration of the substance in air and
therefore increases the likelihood of breathing it in.

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Common Name: LITHIUM CHROMATE

DOT Number: NA 9134
NAERG Code: 171
CAS Number: 14307-35-8
Hazard rating NJDHSS NFPA

FLAMMABILITY   Not Found  Not Rated
REACTIVITY        Not Found  Not Rated

POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE
Hazard Rating Key: 0=minimal; 1=slight; 2=moderate; 3=serious; 4=severe

FIRE HAZARDS
* Extinguish fire using an agent suitable for type of
   surrounding fire. Lithium Chromate itself does not burn.
* CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE.
* POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE, including Lithium Oxide.
* Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
* If employees are expected to fight fires, they must be trained
  and equipped as stated in OSHA 1910.156.

SPILLS AND EMERGENCIES
If Lithium Chromate is spilled, take the following steps:

* Evacuate persons not wearing protective equipment from
  area of spill until clean-up is complete.
* Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe
   manner and deposit in sealed containers.
* Ventilate area after clean-up is complete.
* It may be necessary to contain and dispose of Lithium

Chromate as a HAZARDOUS WASTE. Contact your
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or your
regional office of the federal Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) for specific recommendations.

HANDLING AND STORAGE
* Prior to working with Lithium Chromate you should be
  trained on its proper handling and storage.
* Lithium Chromate is not compatible with HYDRAZINE,
   CHROMIC ACID, PAPER, WOOD, SULFUR,
   ALUMINUM, PLASTICS, and REDUCING CHEMICALS.

FIRST AID
In NJ, POISON INFORMATION 1-800-764-7661

Eye Contact
* Immediately flush with large amounts of water. Continue
  without stopping for at least 30 minutes, occasionally lifting
  upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact
* Quickly remove contaminated clothing. Immediately wash
   area with large amounts of water. Seek medical attention immediately.

Breathing
* Remove the person from exposure.
* Begin rescue breathing if breathing has stopped and CPR if
   heart action has stopped.
* Transfer promptly to a medical facility.

PHYSICAL DATA
Water Solubility: Soluble

OTHER COMMONLY USED NAMES
Chemical Name: Chromic Acid, Dilithium Salt
Other Names: Dilithium Chromate; Chromium Lithium Oxide

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