Lithium amide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H251, H261, H314, H412

Code

Statements

H251

Self-heating; may catch fire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Substances and mixtures, which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 3 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 3 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Supplemental label elements

AUH014 Reacts violently with water.

Prevention

P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P235 Keep cool. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose par- ticles from skin. Immerse in cool water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store separately.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Self-heating substances : Category 1 and mixtures Substances and mixtures, : Category 2 which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 3 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard