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General Information
Revision date
2016-03-30
Product name
Lithium
Product Synonyms
S GHS USA EN
Chemical name
Lithium
CAS No.
7439-93-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Medical and research applications Details of the manufacturer
Emergency telephone
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
isotopes@ornl.gov
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 4 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum B ody Contact 3 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate Chronic 2 3 = High 4 = Extreme Emit Flammable Gases with Water Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage Category 1
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P223 Do not allow contact with water.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorized chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
