MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
COMPLIES WITH 29 CFR 1910.1200.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE
DATE OF LAST REVISION: 09-28-04
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
LABEL IDENTITY
CHEMICAL NAME/SYNONYMS
FORMULA
CHEMICAL FAMILY
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
%:
100
TLV:
LITHIUM PHOSPHATE
LITHIUM ORTHOPHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC
ACID, TERTIARY TRILITHIUM PHOSPHATE,
TRILITIUM SSALT
Li3PO4
METAL SALT
10377-52-3
LITHIUM PHOSPHATE
not established
OSHA/PEL: not established
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
COLOR, FORM AND ODOR
BOILING POINT
DENSITY (gm/cc)
VAPOR PRESSURE @ 20°
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%)
REACTION WITH WATER
EVAPORATION RATE (H20=1)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
MELTING POINT
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
White powder, no odor known
ND
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
0.039 grams/100cc at 18C
837C
2.537 g/cc at 17.5C
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (°C)
FLAMMABILITY
NA
ND
NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
non-flammable, if involved in a fire, use water,
carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguishing
agents, dry sand or dry ground dolomite.
no special fire fighting procedures needed.
Use normal procedures which include wearing
NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus, flame and chemical
resistant clothing hats, boots and gloves. If
without risk, remove material from fire area.
Cool container with water from maximum
distance.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
LITHIUM PHOSPHATE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA
HMIS RATING:
HEALTH: na
No Data
FLAMMABILITY:
na
REACTIVITY:
ROUTES OF ENTRY
na
PERSONAL PROTECTION: na
INHALATION:
SKIN:
INGESTION:
No
Yes
Yes
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE:
Respiratory Disorders
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (acute and chronic):
INHALATION: None known
EYE: None known
SKIN: may cause effects similar to those of chronic ingestion
INGESTION: may cause neuromuscular effects such as tremor, ataxia, weakness,
clonus and hyperactive reflexes, lithium can cause kidney damage, gastrointestinal
disturbances, fatigue, loss of weight, dehydration, dermatological effects and thyroid
disturbances lithium ion has shown teratogenic effects in rats and mice.
CARCINOGENICITY: no
NTP: no
IARC MONOGRAPHS: no
OSHA REGULATE: no
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INGESTION: Immediately obtain medical attention
INHALATION: Immediately obtain medical attention
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and flood skin with large amounts of
water, if irritation persists, seek medical attention
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes, including under eyelids, with large amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes and call a doctor
****WARNING: MAY CAUSE CNS AND KIDNEY DAMAGE****
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO UNSTABILITY
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
HAZARDOUD POLYMERZATION
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable
Na
NA
NA
Will Not Occur
Thermal decomposition
LITHIUM PHOSPHATE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Wearing full protective equipment, cover spill with dry sand or vermiculite. Mix well
and carefully transfer to a container.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Consult federal, state and local regulations for proper disposal.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
LOCAL EXHAUST
MECHANICAL (general)
SPECIAL
OTHER
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
EYE PROTECTION
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
High efficiency particle respirator
ND
ND
ND
Laboratory fume hood
Rubber
ANSI approved safety goggles
ND
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING/STORAGE:
Keep container tightly closed, store in a cool, dry , well-ventilated area. Wash
thoroughly after use.
TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
PRECAUTIONARY LABELING:
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
DOT CLASS:
UN NUMBER:
IMCO CLASS:
OTHER:
Not Classified
N. C.
N. C.
PER 49CFR 172.01
**WARNING: MAY CAUSE CNS AND KIDNEY DAMAGE**
lab coat and apron, flame and chemical
resistant coveralls, eyewash capable of
sustained flushing, safety drench shower
and hygienic facilities for washing.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. HOWEVER, SINCE DATA, SAFETY
STANDARDS AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THE CONDITIONS OF HANDLING AND
USE, OR MISUSE ARE BEYOND OUR CONTROL, ANGSTROM SCIENCES MAKE NO WARRANTY, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR THE RELIANCE THEREON. USER
SHOULD SATISFY HIMSELF THAT HE HAS ALL CURRENT DATA RELEVANT TO HIS PARTICULAR USE.
NA= NOT APPLICABLE
ND= NO DATA FOUND