LM4164 Lithium Tert-Butoxide Powder (CAS No. 1907-33-1)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Lithium tert-butoxide

CAS #: 1907-33-1

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR

1910.1200)

Flammable solids Category 2

Acute oral toxicity Category 4

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B

Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Label Elements

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Flammable solid

Harmful if swallowed

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary Statements

PreventionWash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment

Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

Inhalation

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

Skin

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Eyes

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and

easy to do. Continue rinsing

Ingestion

Rinse mouth

Do NOT induce vomiting

Fire

In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

Reacts violently with water

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component / CAS-No / Weight %

2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, lithium salt / 1907-33-1 / >95

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical

attention.

Skin Contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if

symptoms occur.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if

symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms and effects

None reasonably foreseeable. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is

contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion

causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforationNotes to Physician

Treat symptomatically

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand. approved class D extinguishers.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point No information available

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature Not applicable

Explosion Limits

Upper No data available

Lower No data available

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available

Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Flammable. Water reactive. Combustible material. Produce flammable gases on contact with water.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or

equivalent) and full protective gear.

NFPA

Health - 0

Flammability - 0

Instability - 0

Physical hazards

W

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions

Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid dust formation.

Environmental Precautions

Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for Containment and Clean Up

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid

contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation.

Storage

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification and/or product

label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep container tightly closed. Keep

away from heat, sparks and flame. Corrosives area. Flammables area. Keep under

nitrogen. Keep away from water or moist air. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cooland well-ventilated place

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines

This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established

by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Engineering Measures

None under normal use conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection

Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by

OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard

EN166.

Skin and body protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection

No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.

Hygiene Measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Powder Solid

Appearance Off-white

Odor No information available

Odor Threshold No information available

pH 7

Melting Point/Range No data available

Boiling Point/Range No information available

Flash Point No information available

Evaporation Rate Not applicable

Flammability (solid,gas) No information available

Flammability or explosive limits

Upper No data available

Lower No data available

Vapor Pressure No information available

Vapor Density Not applicable

Specific Gravity 0.890

Solubility No information available

Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available

Autoignition Temperature Not applicable

Decomposition Temperature No information available

Viscosity Not applicable

Molecular Formula C4H9LiO

Molecular Weight 80.06

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactive Hazard YesStability Reacts violently with water. Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive.

Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Incompatible

products. Exposure to moist air or water.

Incompatible Materials Acids, Water, Oxidizing agent

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Hazardous Polymerization No information available. Hazardous Reactions None under normal

processing.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity

Product Information

Component Information

Toxicologically Synergistic

Products

No information available

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation No information available

Sensitization No information available

Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available. Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available. STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and

delayed

Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible

perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes

severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

Do not empty into drains.

Persistence and Degradability

Soluble in water. Persistence is unlikely based on information available.

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation

No information available.

Mobility

Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Methods

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous

waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste

regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT

UN-No UN2925

Proper Shipping Name Flammable solid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s.

Technical Name 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, lithium salt

Hazard Class 4.1

Subsidiary Hazard Class 8

Packing Group II

TDG

UN-No UN2925

Proper Shipping Name FLAMMABLE SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC,N.O.S. Hazard Class 4.1

Subsidiary Hazard Class 8

Packing Group II

IATA

UN-No UN2925

Proper Shipping Name Flammable solid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s. Hazard Class 4.1

Subsidiary Hazard Class 8

Packing Group II

IMDG/IMO

UN-No UN2925

Proper Shipping Name Flammable solid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s. Hazard Class 4.1

Subsidiary Hazard Class 8

Packing Group II

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and

Health Administration

Not applicable

CERCLA Not applicable

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations

Not applicable

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N

DOT Marine Pollutant N

DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland

Security

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.