Material Safety Data Sheet- Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate


LITHIUM HYDROXIDE, MONOHYDRATE

MSDS Number: L6871 --- Effective Date: 10/30/98


1. Product Identification

Synonyms: Lithium hydroxide
CAS No.: 1310-65-2
Molecular Weight: 41.96
Chemical Formula: LiOH . H2O
Product Codes: P406


2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

  Ingredient                                CAS No         Percent   Hazardous                                       
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  Lithium Hydroxide                    1310-65-2      90 - 100%    Yes                                                                  
 


3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
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POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT.

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Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison)
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Corrosive. Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Ingestion:
Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach, leading to death. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. In severe cases, lithium can cause apathy, sluggishness, drowsiness, slurred speech, blurred vision, irregular eye movements, weakness, incoordination, lethargy, heart effects, brain effects, ringing in the ears, tremors and muscle twitching, central nervous system damage, kidney effects, thyroid changes, coma, pulmonary edema, and renal failure.
Skin Contact:
Dermal contact with alkaline corrosives may produce pain, redness, severe irritation or full thickness burns.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue burns.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged skin contact causes dermatitis, deep burns and scarring. Chronic exposure may damage the liver or kidneys, and may cause central nervous system depression.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.


4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.


5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.


6. Accidental Release Measures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust.


7. Handling and Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, corrosion-proof, ventilated area away from moisture, sources of heat or ignition, combustibles and oxidizers. Protect against physical damage. Always add the caustic to water while stirring; never the reverse. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.


8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits:
For Lithium Hydroxide:
- AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Limit (WEEL) -
1 mg/m3 as LiOH (One-minute TWA, Ceiling), equivalent to 1.75 mg/m3 as LiOH-HOH.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece dust/mist respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.


9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:
White Crystalline solid.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Appreciable (> 10%)
Specific Gravity:
1.51
pH:
ca. 14.0 (1.0N solution).
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
470C (878F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.


10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. When exposed to air, lithium hydroxide picks up carbon dioxide and cakes over.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Emits toxic fumes of Lithium when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
For Lithium Hydroxide: water, carbon dioxide, strong acids, aluminum, zinc, and strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture, extreme heat, and incompatibles.


11. Toxicological Information


Lithium Hydroxide: 960 mg/m3/4H rat inhalation LC50.
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                                         ---NTP Carcinogen---
  Ingredient                                 Known    Anticipated    IARC Category
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  Lithium Hydroxide (1310-65-2)        No          No            None


12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.


13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.


14. Transport Information

Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2680
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 1KG

International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2680
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 1KG

International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2680
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 1KG


15. Regulatory Information

  --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
  Ingredient                                       TSCA  EC   Japan  Australia
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  Lithium Hydroxide (1310-65-2)            Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes                                      
 
  --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
                                                          --Canada--
  Ingredient                                       Korea  DSL   NDSL  Phil.
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  Lithium Hydroxide (1310-65-2)            Yes   Yes   No     Yes                             
 
  --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
                                             -SARA 302-    ------SARA 313------
  Ingredient                                 RQ    TPQ     List  Chemical Catg.
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  Lithium Hydroxide (1310-65-2)    No      No      No         No
 
  --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
                                                   -RCRA-    -TSCA-
  Ingredient                                 CERCLA     261.33     8(d) 
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  Lithium Hydroxide (1310-65-2)          No         No         No                   
 
 
Chemical Weapons Convention:  No     TSCA 12(b):  No     CDTA:  No
SARA 311/312:  Acute: Yes      Chronic: Yes  Fire: No  Pressure: No
Reactivity: No          (Pure / Solid) 


Australian Hazchem Code: 2R
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.


16. Other Information

NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT.
Label Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not breathe dust.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16.
Disclaimer:
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