Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH-xH2O)

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

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

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment. For further information, please contact the Product Stewardship Department at +1.800.862.4118.