General Information
Revision date
2024-11-22
Product name
Lithium Carbonate
CAS No.
554-13-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial applications: Manufacture of chemicals. Chemical synthesis. Lithium hydroxide production. Manufacture of ceramics and glass. Cathode / battery
supplier name
Rio Tinto Commercial Americas Inc
Emergency telephone
+1 800 872 6729, +54 387 495 5900, +54 11 5984 3690
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Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Commercial Americas Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rtb.sds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
Wear eye or face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
