LM2621 Lithium Chloride Powder LiCl (CAS No. 7447-41-8)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Lithium Chloride

CAS #: 7447-41-8

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 of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS07

Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Hazards not otherwise classified No data available

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS07

Signal word Warning

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

D2B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

2

0

1

Health (acute effects) = 2

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

7447-41-8 Lithium chloride

Identification number(s):

EC number: 231-212-3

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the

surrounding fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Lithium oxide

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official

permits.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Handle under dry protective gas.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires: The product is not flammable

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from water/moisture.

Do not store together with acids.

Store away from oxidizing agents.

Further information about storage conditions:Store under dry inert gas.

This product is hygroscopic.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Protect from humidity and water.

Specific end use(s) No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

None.

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type N95 (USA) or PE (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if airpurifying

respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government

standards.

Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary

from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) No data available

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Crystalline powder or solid

Color: White to grey

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: 605 °C (1121 °F)

Boiling point/Boiling range: 1325-1360 °C (2417-2480 °F)Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) No data available.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 2.068 g/cm

3

(17.257 lbs/gal)

Relative density No data available.

Vapor density N/A

Evaporation rate N/A

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: No data available

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No data available

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored

according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

Conditions to avoid No data available

Incompatible materials:

Acids

Water/moisture

Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Lithium oxide

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Harmful if swallowed.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:

Oral LD50 422 mg/kg (bird-wild bird species)

422 mg/kg (quail)

526 mg/kg (rat)

800 mg/kg (rabbit)

Skin irritation or corrosion: Causes skin irritation.Eye irritation or corrosion: Causes serious eye irritation.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains

mutation data for this substance.

Carcinogenicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.

No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC,

NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

Reproductive toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains

reproductive data for this substance.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: May cause respiratory irritation.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains

multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.

Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this

substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No data available

Persistence and degradability No data available

Bioaccumulative potential No data available

Mobility in soil No data available

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage

systems.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

Other adverse effects No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA N/A

UN proper shipping name

DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA N/A

Transport hazard class(es)DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA

Class N/A

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA N/A

Environmental hazards: N/A

Special precautions for user N/A

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code N/A

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): No

UN "Model Regulation": -

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS07

Signal word Warning

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings) Substance is not listed.

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the

market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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.