General Information
Version
1.02
Revision date
2024-11-22
Product name
Lithium Carbonate : 碳酸锂
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
Emergency telephone
+65 6679 9000, +54 387 495 5900
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Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Commercial Pte. Ltd
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Emergency overview Solid. [Crystalline powder.] White. Odorless. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. 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. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. Classification of the : ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 substance or mixture SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
Wear eye or face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
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 physicochemical hazards
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact Adverse symptoms may include the following pain or irritation watering redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following respiratory tract irritation coughing Skin contact No specific data Ingestion No specific data Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Environmental hazards
No known significant effects or critical hazards
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.
