SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition
1.Identification
1.1GHS Product identifier
Product name
lithium carbonate
1.2Other means of identification
Product number Other names
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Lithane
1.3Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses
Uses advised against
1.4Supplier's details
Company Address Telephone Fax
1.5Emergency phone number
For industry use only. Corrosion inhibitors and
anti-scaling agents,Fillers,Intermediates,Lubricants alubricant additives,Oxidizing/reducing agents,Process regulators,Processing aids, not otherwise
listed,Processing aids, specific to petroleum productino data available
Emergency phone number Service hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT
hours).
2.Hazard identification 2.1Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 4 Eye irritation, Category 2
2.2GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram(s)
Signal word
Hazard statement(s) Precautionary statement(s) Prevention
Warning
H302 Harmful if swallowed H319 Causes serious eye irritation
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage Disposal
none
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification
none
3.Composition/information on ingredients 3.1Substances
Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number Concentration lithium carbonate lithium carbonate 554-13-2 none 100% 4.First-aid measures 4.1Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
In case of skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
In case of eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
If swallowed
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
no data available
4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Emergency and Supportive Measures: In obtunded patients, maintain an open airway and assist ventilation if necessary. Administer supplemental oxygen. Treat coma, seizures, and hyperthermia if they occur. In dehydrated patients, replace fluid deficits with intravenous crystalloid solutions. Initial treatment should include repletion of sodium and water ... . Once fluid deficits are replaced, give hypotonic (eg, half-normal saline) solutions because continued administration of normal saline often leads to hypernatremia, especially in patients with lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. /Lithium,NOS/
5.Fire-fighting measures 5.1Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
This chemical is a combustible solid. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or alcohol foam extinguishers. Poisonous gases are produced in fire. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Notify local health and fire officials and pollution control agencies. From a secure, explosion-proof location, use water spray to cool exposed containers. If cooling streams are ineffective (venting sound increases in volume and pitch, tank discolors, or shows any signs of deforming), withdraw immediately to a secure position. If employees are expected to fight fires, they must be trained and equipped in OSHA 1910.156.
5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical
no data available
5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures 6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2Environmental precautions
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Evacuate persons not wearing protective equipment from area of spill or leak until clean-up is complete. Remove all ignition sources. Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe manner and deposit in sealed containers. Ventilate area after clean-up is complete. It may be necessary to contain and dispose of this chemical as a hazardous waste. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Contact your Department of Environmental Protection or your regional office of the federal EPA for specific recommendations. If employees are required to clean-up spills, they must be properly trained and equipped. OSHA 1910.120(q) may be applicable.
7.Handling and storage 7.1Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from food and feedstuffs and fluorine. Well closed.Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from moisture, fluorine, oxidizers, acids. Where possible, automatically transfer from drums or other storage containers to process containers.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties Physical state White powder Colour White, light, alkaline powder Odour no data available Melting point/ freezing 723°C(lit.) point
Boiling point or initial 151°C boiling point and boiling range
Flammability Not combustible. Lower and upper explosion no data available limit / flammability limit
Flash point 29°C(lit.) Auto-ignition no data available temperature Decomposition 1310°C temperature pH no data available Kinematic viscosity no data available Solubility In water:13 g/L (20 oC) Partition coefficient no data available