General Information
Revision date
2016-07-06
Product name
IQ Lithium
Product Synonyms
Lithium hypochlorite
CAS No.
13840-33-0
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
International Quadratics Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H314, H335, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: N, Dangerous to the environment. C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. AUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
SUSMP Classification
S6
ADG classification
Class 5.1 Oxidising substances
UN Number
1471, LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY or LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE MIXTURE
Signal word
DANGER Oxidising liquids or solids Category 3 Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Chronic Category 1
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P220: Keep or store away from combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible or flammable materials. P261: Avoid breathing dusts. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
Response
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Storage
P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501: If product can not be recycled, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White granular solid. Odour: Chlorine odour.
Health hazards
causes burns, respiratory tract irritant
