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General Information
Revision date
2021-09-14
Product name
Lithium rod
Product Synonyms
Lithium metal; Lithium element
CAS No.
7439-93-2
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Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260)
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage EUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P223 - Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms
