Product ID:LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:04/05/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-216-7108
MSDS Number: CBQTQ

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC

Info Phone: 516-758-0460

Cage: 64713

Telephone: 516-758-0460

Cage: 64713

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-65-2

RTECS: OJ6307070

Fraction By Weight: 99%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYES, NOSE,
THROAT AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN, NOSE, THROAT,
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO APPLICABLE DATA FOUND.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. IMMEDIATELY
SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER. SEE PHYSICIAN IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. SEE PHYSICIAN IF BREATHING DIFCOMFORT
PERSISTS. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK 2 GLASSES WATER. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING! SEE PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE; THIS PRODUCT IS NOT EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.
DLA-HMIS: WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR/CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS AND WATER. DO
NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & QUICK DRENCH SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 64713 FOR CONTRACT SP0450-96-M-L937.

HCC:B1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:878F,470C
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, ALUMINUM, ZINC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. KEEP AWAY FROM
ACIDS.

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

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