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MSDS of Lithium hydroxide (LIOH)

Material Safety Data Sheets of Lithium hydroxide (LIOH)

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SECTION 1 -CHEMICAL PRODUCT

Synonyms: Lithium Hydroxide
CAS#: 1310-66-3
DOT Hazard Class: UN2680 Corrosive, Class 8, PG II

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SECTION 2 -COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate 100%

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SECTION 3 -HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: White crystalline solid, odorless. It is poison and corrosive and may be fatal if swallowed or inhaled. Can cause burns to any area upon contact. Do not allow water to enter the container.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Skin : Can cause severe skin irritation, redness or burns.
Eyes: Can cause severe irritation, burning, blurred vision and pain.
Inhalation: Can cause evere irritation to the respiratory tract. Extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes. Some effects are difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, dizziness, bluish skin color and lung congestion.
Ingestion: Swallowing can cause sever burns of the mouth, throat and stomach, leading to death.
Carcinogenicity: Not Identifiable

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SECTION 4 -FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin : Immediately wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding eye lids apart.
Inhalation: Remove to the fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with lots of water. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMMITING. Give large quantities of water.
On All Of The Above: Get medical attention immediately

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SECTION 5 -FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Non Combustible
Flammable Limits: Non Combustible
Extinguishing Media: Use media that is appropriate to treat surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Use fire fighting procedure that is appropriate to treat surrounding fire. All firefighters should use self.
contained breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting turn-out gear. If large amounts of combustible material is involved, use spray or fog in flooding amounts

Unusual Fire Explosion Hazard: Not considered an explosion hazard.
Auto Ignition Temperature: Non Applicable

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SECTION 6 -ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Isolate hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel. Contain spill,sweep up,collect and
place in a disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.

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SECTION 7 -HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Use normal personal hygiene and
housekeeping. Store in cool dry area away from other incompatible materials, radiant heaters and
steam pipes. Product is slightly hydroscopic and should be stored in a dry area to prevent moisture
pick up and caking.

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SECTION 8 -EXPOSURE CONTROLS,PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: Ventilate as necessary to eliminate dust from the work area and maintain concentrations below the limit.
SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: Use rubber or neoprene gloves, chemical goggles and clothing sufficient to protect skin from dust.

WORK,HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
As required to protect skin and eyes from dust, safety showers and/or eye wash should be available.
Do not leave food or smoke in work area. Wash thoroughly and remove or clean any contaminated
clothing.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Limit (WEEL) 1mg/m3 as LIOH (One-minute TWA, Ceiling), equivalent to 1.75 mg/m3 as LIOH.HOH.

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SECTION 9 -PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Vapro Pressure(MM Hg):Not Applicable
Vapro Density(AIR=1):Not Applicable
Specific Gravity(H20=1): 1.51
Percent Volatile by Volume(%):Not Available
Melting Point: 470oC [878oF]
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1):Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Apprciable
Ph: 14.0 @ 1.0N solution

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SECTION 10 -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. When exposed to air LiOH picks up carbon dioxide and cakes up. Reaction with water is slightly exothermic.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May release corrosive fumes of Lithium Hydroxide.
KEEP AWAY FROM: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Acrolein, Strong Acids, Aluminum, Zinc and Strong Oxidizers. Avoid moisture and extreme heat.

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SECTION 11 -TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
960 mg/m3/4 hours Rat Inhalation LC50
200mg/kg Oral Mouse LDLo

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SECTION 12 -ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available

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SECTON 13 -DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
RCRA WASTE#: Not Listed

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SECTION 14 -TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
D.O.T.SHIPPING NAME: Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate
THCHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate
U.N./NUMBER: 2680
D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS AND GROUP NUMBER: Class 8, PG II
D.O.T. PLACARD: Corrosive

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SECTION 15 -REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA STATUS: Not listed
TSCA STATUS: Listed
CERCLA REPORTABLE REQUIREMENTS: (RQ) None
SARA TITLE III INFORMATION:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance: Not listed
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Not listed
Section 311/312 Hazard Category: Acute, reactivity hazard

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SECTION 16 -OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA: Health 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 1