Lithium carbonate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H319

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.