LITHIUM ALUMINUM HYDRIDE, POWDER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Substances or mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Appearance Powder or pellets Physical state Solid Odor No information available

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dusts or mists Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not allow contact with water Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture

Response

Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

No information available.