General Information
Revision date
2016-06-15
Product name
LITHIUM NITRATE Anhydrous
Substance name
LITHIUM NITRATE Anhydrous
CAS No.
7790-69-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Ceramics pyrotechnics, heat-exchange media, refrigeration systems, rocket propellant, salt baths and of the chemical and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
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Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing Solids: Category 3 of the Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A substance/mixture Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. (s) H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Hazard pictograms
Flame over circle, Exclamation mark
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. 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
Swallowed P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. Eyes 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. Fire P370+P378 In case of fire: Use flooding quantities of water for extinction. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste dispposal plant.
Further information
In large doses, lithium compounds can cause dizziness and prostration, and if sodium intake is restricted, may result in kidney damage. Lithium ion has CNS toxicity. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Exposure can cause stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, dizziness, headache and convulsions.
