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General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Lithium
Product Synonyms
Lithium metal; Lithium element
CAS No.
7439-93-2
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not allow contact with water Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1 flammable gases Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Label Elements
