Lithium hydroxide, 1-hydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H318, H331, H361, H362

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HEALTH HAZARDS Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Reproductive toxicity: Category 2 Reproductive toxicity - effects on or via lactation: Additional category Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(CNS; respiratory apparatus) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(nerve/nervous system; respiratory apparatus; CVS; kidney; thyroid gland; digestive apparatus) (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Reproductive toxicity: Category 2 Reproductive toxicity - effects on or via lactation: Additional category Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(CNS; respiratory apparatus) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(nerve/nervous system; respiratory apparatus; CVS; kidney; thyroid gland; digestive apparatus) Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

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Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause harm to breast-fed children Causes damage to organs after single exposure(CNS; respiratory apparatus) Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure(nerve/nervous system; respiratory apparatus; CVS; kidney; thyroid gland; digestive apparatus)

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing or face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.