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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
COMPOSITION
PRODUCT NAME
Li
Lithium
Section 2- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Note: Products under normal conditions do not represent an inhalation, ingestion or contact health hazard.
MATERIAL OR
COMPONENT
CAS NUMBER
WT%
Li
7439-93-2
0-100
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL (Mg/M3)
NE
ACGIH TLV(MG/M3)
NE
Section 3- PHYSICAL DATA
MATERIAL IS (AT NORMAL CONDITIONS)
APPERANCE AND ODOR
□ Liquid □ Solid □ Gas □ Other
MELTING POINT (BASE METAL)
Silver-White. No odor
179°C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.53g/cc @ 20°C
Section 4- FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash Point (Method Used)
N/A
Flammable Limits
Flammable Solid
LEL
N.A.
UEL
N.A.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use special mixtures of dry chemical, soda ash & graphite. Do not use water, sand,
carbon tetrachloride or carbon dioxide.
SPECIAL FIRED FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes. Fumes from fire are hazardous. Isolate runoff to prevent
environmental pollution.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Dangerous when wet. Reacts violently with water to give off flammable hydrogen gas and
corrosive dust. When burned lithium emits toxic fumes of LiO2 and hydroxide. Can react
vigorously with oxidizing materials.
Section 5- REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY
INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
Unstable
Air, water & moisture
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Water, moisture, acids, oxidizers, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, bromine pentafluoride, diazomethane
metal chlorides, metal oxides and non-metal oxides.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOISTION PRODUCTS
Lithium Hydroxide, oxides of lithium and hydrogen gas.
Section 6- HEALTH HAZARD GUIDE
MAJOR EXPOSURE HAZARD
□Inhalation □Skin □Skin Absorption □Eye Contact □Ingestion
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
The toxicity of lithium compounds are a functional solubility in water. Lithium ion has central nervous system toxicity. The
initial effects of lithium exposure are tremors of the hands, nausea, maturation, slurred speech, sluggishness, sleepiness,
vertigo, thirst and increased urine volume. Effects from continual exposure are apathy, anorexia, fatigue, lethargy,
muscular weakness and changes in ECG. Long term exposure leads to hypothyroidism, leukocytosis, edema, weight gain,
polydipsia/polyurea, memory impairment, seizures, kidney damage, shock, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, coma and
death.
INHALATION: Severe irritant and corrosive. Causes irritation to the respiratory tract and
mucous membranes. May cause pulmonary edema and lung damage.
SKIN/EYE CONTACT: Irritant and corrosive.
INGESTION: Irritant and corrosive. May cause central nervous system effects, circulatory failure
and cardiovascular collapse. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, renal dysfunction, derangement
of neuromuscular activity, diabetes and kidney damage.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: Remove from exposed area to fresh air immediately; give oxygen if breathing is
difficult. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing; Brush material off skin and wash affected
area with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with lukewarm water lifting up the upper and lower lids for at least
fifteen minutes.
Section 7- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
SPILL OR LEAK PROCUDRES
Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment. Isolate the area where the
spill occurred and provide proper ventilation and extinguish. Vacuum the spill using a
high efficiency unit and place in a container for proper disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Section 8- SPECIAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY
Wear NIOSH approved respirator.
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust: Maintain below TLV.
EYE PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Recommend: vented glasses and impervious gloves.
Section 9- SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
WORK/HYGIENIC/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES:
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place. Wash hands and face
thoroughly after handling and before meals. Keep material under mineral oil or other
liquid free from oxygen or water. Handle and store in a controlled environment and in
an inert gas, such as argon.
The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources, which we believe are reliable. However, the information is
provided without any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or correctness. The
conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond
our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss,
damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.