General Information
Revision date
2020-07-29
Product name
Spectroflux 161A, Lithium tetraborate, Lithium metaborate, & Lithium
Emergency telephone
During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST), call (800) 343-0660
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye damage Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
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/doctor Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant