Lithium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

OSHA HCS Classification

Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (category 1), H260 Skin Corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P340+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340+P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water