Product ID:LITHIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:07/30/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037182
MSDS Number: BQRRF

Emergency Phone: 603-622-7660

Info Phone: 603-622-7660

Cage: 0RP29

Telephone: 603-622-7660/ -5180 FAX

Cage: 0RP29

1)

CAS: 554-13-2

RTECS: OJ5800000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)710 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:LITHIUM IONS CAN AFFECT THE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING DIZZINESS & PROSTRATION. IF LITHIUM
CARBONATE GETS INTO EYES, IT MAY CAUSE LITTLE IRRITATION TO THE
SENSITIVE EYE TISSUE. DRY LITHIUM CARBONA TE HAS NO EFFECT ON DRY
SKIN BUT MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION TO PERSONS WITH VERY SENSITIVE
SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA.

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WARM WATER. MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGEST: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR
DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND TRANSFER TO A SEALED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:INHALATION & INGESTION MUST BE
AVOIDED. CONTACT W/SKIN AND EYES MUST BE AVOIDED. STORE IN A COOL,
DRY PLACE AWAY FROM ACIDS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF VENTILATION
CONTROLS ARE INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST: FUME HOOD. MECH(GEN): USE W/ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP: 266F, 1310C (DECOMPOSES).

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPP DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1333F,723C
Spec Gravity:2.09(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS WILL RELEASE CARBON DIOXIDE GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

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

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.