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SECTION 01: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
Formula:
Chemical family:
Synonym:
Product use:
Lithium Fluoride
LiF
Fluoride
Lithium monofluoride
For laboratory use only
Manufacturer:
Address:
CLAISSE
350, FRANQUET, QUEBEC, QUEBEC
G1P 4P3, CANADA
1 418 656-6453
1 418 656-1169
Phone:
Fax:
Emergency telephone number:
CANUTEC:
+1 613 996-6666
SECTION 02: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview
Target organs: Central nervous system, kidneys, cardiovascular system, bones, thyroid.
3
TWA: 2.5 mg/m express in fluoride
WHMIS classification
D1B
Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
D2B
Toxic material causing other toxic effects
HMIS classification
Health hazard:
Chronic health hazard:
Flammability:
Physical hazards:
Toxic by ingestion
Moderate eye irritant
Moderate skin irritant
Moderate respiratory irritant
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Potential health effects
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. May causes respiratory irritation.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes
Causes serious eye irritation.
Ingestion
Harmful if swallowed.
GHS and (EC) No. 453/2010 classification
Acute toxicity, oral (Category 3)
Skin irritation (Category 2)
Eye irritation (Category 2A)
STOT-SE (Category 3)
Hazard statement(s)
H301
Toxic if swallowed.
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
H335
May cause respiratory irritation.
Supplemental Hazard information (EU)
EUH032
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
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Precautionary statement(s)
P261
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P301+P310
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Label elements:
Pictogram
Signal word:
Danger
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
Not applicable.
vPvB:
Not applicable.
SECTION 03: COMPONENT INFORMATION
Molecular formula
Lithium fluoride
LiF
Molecular Weight
(g/mol)
25.94
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
7789-24-4
232-152-0
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Concentration
(%)
100.00
SECTION 04: FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General information
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.
After skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
After eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
After swallowing
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
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.
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After inhalation
If breathing in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
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SECTION 05: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Conditions of flammability
Not flammable or combustible.
Suitable extinguishing media
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Hazardous combustion products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions – Hydrogen fluoride, Lithium oxides.
Explosion data – sensitivity to mechanical impact
No data available.
Explosion data – sensitivity to static discharge
No data available.
SECTION 06: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions
Avoid dispersal of spilled material, runoff and contact with soil waterways, drains and sewers.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed and nonleaking containers for local chemical disposal.
SECTION 07: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust
ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage. Do not store near acids.
Moisture sensitive. Keep in a dry place.
Specific end use(s)
No data available.
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Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protective equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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SECTION 08: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limit Values
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TWA: 2.5 mg/m express in fluoride
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated
clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work shifts. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator
type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the
respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and
components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU).
Hand protection
Handle with gloves. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper
glove removal technique (without touching glove’s outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory
practices. Wash and dry hands.
Protective gloves
Eye protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Safety glasses with side shields (EN 166)
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at
the end of workday.
Specific engineering controls
Use mechanical exhaust or laboratory fumehood to avoid exposure.
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Skin and body protection
Impervious clothing, the type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration
and amount of dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
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SECTION 09: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form:
Color:
Powder
White
Safety data
pH:
7.0 - 8.5 at 0.26 g/L at 25°C (77°F)
Melting point:
845°C (1553°F)
Boiling point:
1681°C (3057°F)
Flash point:
Not applicable
Ignition point:
No data available
Autoignition point:
No data available
Lower explosion limit:
No data available
Upper explosion limit:
No data available
Vapor pressure:
No data available
Apparent density:
1.1 g/cm at 20°C (68°F)
Density:
2.64 g/cm at 25°C (77°F)
Water solubility:
1.3 g/L à 25°C (77°F)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water:
No data available
Relative vapour density:
No data available
Odour:
No data available
Odour threshold:
No data available
Evaporation rate:
No data available
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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available.
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Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.
Materials to avoid
Strong acids (HF release), strong oxidizing agents, potassium and anhydride acid.
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Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions – Lithium oxides, Hydrogen fluoride.
Reacts with water to form – Hydrogen fluoride (HF).
Reacts with fluorhydric acid to form lithium bifluoride (LiHF 2).
Reacts with lithium hydroxide to form dilithium salt (LiF – LiOH).
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Lithium Fluoride
Oral LD50
143 mg/kg, rat
Inhalation LC50
No data
Dermal LD50
No data
Other
No data
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Irritating to the respiratory system.
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available.
Carcinogenicity
IARC:
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available.
Teratogenicity
Lithium and its compound are possible teratogens by analogy to lithium carbonate wich has a positive animal
teratogenic data.
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Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Globally Harmonized System)
Inhalation – may cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (Globally Harmonized System)
No data available.
Aspiration hazard
No data available.
Potential health effects
Inhalation
Skin
Eyes
Ingestion
May be harmful if inhaled. May causes respiratory irritation.
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Harmful if swallowed.
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Signs and symptoms of exposure
Fluoride ion can reduce serum calcium levels possibility causing hypocalcemia. Cyanosis and t-wave
inversion have occurred in the breast-fed infants of women receiving lithium carbonate therapy.
Lithium and its compounds are possible teratogens by analogy to lithium carbonate which has equivocal
human teratogenic data positive animal teratogenic. High lithium intake can cause databurning sensation,
Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting. Large doses of lithium ion
have caused dizziness and prostration, and can cause kidney damage if sodium intake is limited.
Dehydration, weight loss, dermatological effects, and thyroid disturbances have been reported. Central
nervous system effects that include slurred speech, blurred vision, sensory loss, ataxia, and convulsions may
occur. Diarrhea, vomiting, and neuromuscular effects such as tremor, clonus, and hyperactive reflexes may
occur as a result of repeated exposure to lithium ion.
Synergistic effects
No data available.
Additional information
Compound
Lithium Fluoride
RTECS
OJ6125000
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
No data available.
Persistence and degradability
No data available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available.
Mobility in soil
Water hazard class 2 (German regulation, self-assessment): hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted
product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Other adverse effects
No data available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product disposal
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of spilled
material, run off and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and
any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste
disposal legislation and any regional and local authority requirements. Contact a licensed professional waste
disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated Packaging Disposal
Dispose as an unused product.
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PBT and vPvB assessment
No data available.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number
ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
3288
UN proper shipping name
Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s. (Lithium fluoride)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
6.1
Packing group
ADR/IMDG/IATA
III
Environmental hazards
Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant: No
Special precaution for user
Warning
Kemler Index
EMS number
Toxic
60
F-A, S-A
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
DSL status
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list
WHMIS
D1B
D2B
Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
Toxic by ingestion
Toxic material causing other toxic effects
Moderate eye irritant
Moderate skin irritant
Moderate respiratory irritation
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Date of issue
2016-04-12
Notice to the reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above
named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the only
responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only.
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This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulation.
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Abbreviations and acronyms
ACGIH:
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ADR:
European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
ADN:
European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Inland Waterway
b.w.:
Body weight
CAA:
Clean Air Act
CAS:
Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
CEN:
European Commitee for Standardization
CERCLA:
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR:
Code of Federal Regulations
DNEL:
Derived No-Effect Level
DSL:
Domestic Substance List
EINECS:
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
GHS:
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
HMIS:
Hazardous Material Information System
IARC:
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA:
International Air Transport Association
IBC:
Intermediate Bulk Container
IDLH:
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
IMDG:
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
LC50:
Median Lethal Concentration
LD50:
Median Lethal Dose
LOAEL:
Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
LOEC:
Lowest Observable Effect Concentration
MARPOL:
MARine POLlution
NIOSH:
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOAEL:
No Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOEC:
No Observable Effect Concentration
OECD:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OSHA:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PBT:
Persistent Bioaccumulative and Toxic
PEL:
Permissible Exposure Limits
PNEC:
Predicted No-Effect Concentration
RTECS:
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
SARA:
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
SCP:
Standards Completion Program (NIOSH/OSHA)
STEL:
Short Term Exposure Limit
STOT – RE:
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure
STOT – SE:
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure
TLV:
Threshold Limit Value
TSCA:
Toxic Substances Control Act
TWA:
Time-Weighted Average exposure value
UN:
United Nations
vPvB:
very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS:
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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