LITHIUM CHLORIDE

Health hazards

Information OSHA Effects of Overexposure Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation. Irritation may be severe. Information Eye Contact: May irritate or burn the eyes. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation . In severe cases symptoms may include apathy, sluggishness, drowsiness, slurred speech, blurred vision, irregular eye movements, wekaness, incoordination, lethargy, heart effects, tremors, muscle twitching, ringing in the ears. Inhalation: Inhalation may irritate the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. May be absorbed through the respiratory system with symptoms similar to ingestion.

Potential chronic health

of Overexposure Repeated or prolonged exposure via ingestion may cause chronic symptoms similar to acute ingestion poisoning. Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL TWA STEL Ceiling NE ACGIH TLV TWA STEL Ceiling Toxicity Data: LD50 (oral, rat) 526 mg/kg

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None Identified Target Organs: None Identified Reproductive Effects: None Identified Carcinogenicity: None Identified Component NTP Listing IARC Listing OSHA Regulated No listing Emergency First Aid Procedures Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops. Eye Contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Ingestion: Give victim large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate medical attention. Additional First aid and Treatment Notes: Emergency First Aid Procedures No information available Reactivity Data Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur Incompatibles: Bromine trifluoride. Decomposition Products: Chlorine. Conditions to Avoid: Moisture. Spill and Disposal Procedures Spill and Leak Procedures: Prevent spread of spill. Sweep or scoop into disposal container. Flush residues with water. Wear suitable protective equipment.

Disposal

Procedures Dispose in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations. Protective Equipment Ventilation: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep fume and/or dust levels as low as possible. Respiratory Protection: None needed unless use generates annoying or irritating dusts, mists or vapors. Use a dust/mist respirator mask if necessary. Skin and Eye Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, protective clothing and gloves. Maintain an eyewash station and safety shower nearby. Storage and Handling Precautions

Storage

Area GENERAL Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from incompatible materials. Protect containers from physical damage. Transportation Information Regulated Material domestic ground transportation (reference: CFR Title 49, Transportation) Proper Shipping Name: UN or NA Identification number: Hazard Class and Label: Packing Group: Subsidiary Risk and Label: Regulated Material via Air Transportation (reference: ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air)