Product ID:14163 LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:02/25/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-559-3261
MSDS Number: BMQDS

Emergency Phone: 515-232-2533

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

CAS: 1310-65-2

RTECS: OJ6307070

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 225 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION- IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT, BURNS TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DERESSION. EYES- IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN- IRRITATION, BURNS.
INGESTION- CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEP RESSION, BURNS TO MOUTH AND
ESOPHAGUS. CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE, BONE MARROW DAMAGE (APLASTIC
ANEMIA).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, COUGHING,
WHEEZING, CHEST PAIN. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, BURNS. SKIN: REDNESS,
RASH, BURNS. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, STOMACH PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING RESPIRATORY DISEASES,
SKIN DISORDERS, EYE CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. SKIN:
FLUSH WITH WATER; REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR. I NGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF
WATER TO CONSCIOUS PERSON. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC OR IRRITATING FUMES IN
FIRE OR ON CONTACT WITH ACIDS.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. NEUTRALIZE. SCOOP MATERIAL INTO
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. MOP FLOOR WITH WATER AND SOAP/CLEANER.
Neutralizing Agent:5 % ACETIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDS. WEAR PROPER
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATH DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF PEL/TLV EXCEEDED USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MISTS CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL VENTILATION (FUME HOOD).
Protective Gloves:PVC AND NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:880F,471C
Spec Gravity:2.54
pH:>11
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH SUFFOCATING ODOR
Corrosion Rate:.23(AL)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, METALS, COMBUSTIBLES, AND WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLES, EXTREME
TEMPREATURES AND MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF LITHIUM

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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