Lithium hydride

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 1 flammable gases Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

In contact with water releases flammable gas Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water