Lithium Hydroxide (7Li(OH)), Enriched Lithium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H304

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Emergency Overview: POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Hazard statements

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H300: May be fatal if swallowed. EUH071: Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Lab Protective Equipment: Goggles & shield, lab coat & apron, vent hood, proper gloves

Precautionary statements

P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Color Code White (Corrosive) Color Code White (Corrosive)

NFPA Ratings

0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe)

Health hazards

3 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0 3 Flammability = 0 Physical Hazard = 0 3 FLAMMABILITY 0

HMIS® ratings

0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe)

Physical hazards

0 PERSONAL PROTECTION Lab Protective Equipment: Goggles & shield, lab coat & apron, vent hood, proper gloves

Potential health effects

Inhalation Corrosive. Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Ingestion Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat and stomach, leading to death. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. In severe cases, lithium can cause apathy, sluggishness, drowsiness, slurred speech, blurred vision, irregular eye movements, weakness, incoordination, lethargy, heart effects, brain effects, ringing in the ears, tremors and muscle twitching, central nervous system damage, kidney effects, thyroid changes, coma, pulmonary edema and renal failure. Skin Contact Dermal contact with alkaline corrosives may produce pain, redness, severe irritation or full thickness burns. Eye Contact Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue burns. Chronic Exposure Prolonged skin contact causes dermatitis, deep burns and scarring. Chronic exposure may damage the liver or kidneys and may cause central nervous system depression. Pre-existing Conditions Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. _________________________________________________________________________________________________