General Information
Revision date
2024-11-25
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 manufacturing
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Commercial GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rtb.sds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Product definition
Mono-constituent substance
EU Classification
CLP/GHS Acute Tox. 4, H302 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 The product is classified as hazardous
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.
Supplemental label elements
Not applicable.
Annex XVII - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles
Not applicable.
Special packaging requirements
Containers to be fitted with child-resistant fastenings : Not applicable.
Tactile warning of danger
Not applicable.
2.3 Other hazards
Product meets the criteria PBT P B T vPvB vP vB for PBT or vPvB
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.
