LITHIUM NITRATE SOLUTION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview This product is irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin. This product releases oxygen upon decomposition. Irritating and toxic fumes and gases may be released upon thermal processing or during combustion.

Potential health effects

Eyes This product is irritating to the eyes. Symptoms may include redness and tearing. Skin This product is irritating to the skin. Depending on the duration of contact, symptoms will include reddening, discomfort, irritation, and possible tissue damage. Repeated contact with this material may produce dermatitis. Ingestion Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Lithium poisoning may occur and produce symptoms such as difficulty speaking, drowsiness, twitching, visual disturbances, tremors, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, mental confusion, and in extreme case of ingestion, cardiac disturbances, convulsions and coma. As a nitrate compound, this product may cause methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the oxygen- carrying capacity of the blood is adversely impacted.) upon ingestion characterized by cyanosis, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, stupor, coma and rarely death. Inhalation This product is irritating to the respiratory system. Inhalation of vapors or mists of the product can cause sneezing, coughing and difficulty breathing.

HMIS® ratings

Health 1 Fire 0

Physical hazards

0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard