Product ID:87-2650, LITHIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKTZB

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Cage: 59896

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LITHIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7790-69-4

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: KIDNEY DAMAGE, CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, GI TRACT. EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUS E IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION, IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN,
EYES.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH
EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET
MEDICALA AT TENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED,
IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY
AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY CALL PHYSICIAN OR
POISON CONTRO L CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED. KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE
OR EXPLOSION. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH SHOCK, FRICTION OR HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:STORE SEPERATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES WORN AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCTS CODE(S): 87-2650. SIZE: 125 G.

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=264.C, 507.2F
Vapor Density:2.4
Spec Gravity:2.38
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:>10% APPRECIABLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 (21C)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK, FRICTION, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE: EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. TARGET
ORGANS: KIDNEY DAMAGE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, GI TRACT.
TARGET ORGANS: KIDNEY DAMAGE, C ENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION,
GI TRACT. PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: INHALATION, EYE, SKIN CONTACT,
INGESTION.

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.

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D001.

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: LITHIUM NITRATE, 5.1, UN2722, III.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE, CHRONIC.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.