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General Information
Version
US/Canada
Revision date
2009-01-03
Product name
Lithium Metal
Chemical name
Alkali Metals
CAS No.
7439-93-2
Manufacturer Name
FMC CORPORATION Lithium Division
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
FMC CORPORATION Lithium Division
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLASSIFICATION Substances and mixtures, which on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Category 1 Corrosive to skin; Category 1A
Hazard pictograms
Flame , Corrosion
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
COMPOSITION /
Prevention
Keep from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. Protect from moisture. Handle under inert gas, or alternatively may be handled in open atmosphere at room temperature, either coated with mineral oil or where relative humidity is maintained below 50%. To maintain best quality, humidity levels of less than 2% are recommended. Wear safety glasses or goggles for general use. Full flame-resistant face shield required if metal is in a molten state. Wear dry rubber gloves for general use. Wear full flame-resistant clothing if the metal is handled or used in a molten state. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
In case of fire DO NOT USE WATER, SAND OR CARBON DIOXIDE. Use graphite, copper powder, Lith-X (Ansul). If not available, dry sodium chloride, dry (anhydrous) calcium oxide or dry lithium chloride can be used. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. First Aid See Section 4 of the MSDS.
Storage
See Section 7 of the MSDS.
Disposal
See Section 13 of the MSDS. ON INGREDIENTS
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances and mixtures, which on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Category 1 Corrosive to skin; Category 1A
