Safety Data Sheet
Lithium Chloride
Section 1
Product Description
Product Name:
Lithium Chloride
Recommended Use:
Synonyms:
Distributor:
Science education applications
Hydrochloric acid, Lithium Salt
Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215
1-800-227-1150
800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours)
Chemical Information:
Chemtrec:
Section 2
Hazard Identification
Classification of the chemical in accordance with paragraph (d) of §1910.1200;
WARNING
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.
GHS Classification:
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) Single Exposure Category 3, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 3, Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4
Acute Toxicity Dermal Contains
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Gas
Contains
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Vapor
Contains
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Dust/Mist
Contains
Section 3
Chemical Name
Lithium Chloride
Section 4
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS #
7447-41-8
%
100
First Aid Measures
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation:
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Eyes:
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin Contact:
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Section 5
Extinguishing Media:
Lithium Chloride
Firefighting Procedures
Use media suitable to extinguish surrounding fire.
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Fire Fighting Methods and Protection:
Fire and/or Explosion Hazards:
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Section 6
Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to Take in Case Material Is
Released or Spilled:
Exposure to the spilled material may be irritating or harmful. Follow personal protective
equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this SDS. Additional precautions may be
necessary based on special circumstances created by the spill including; the material spilled,
the quantity of the spill, the area in which the spill occurred. Also consider the expertise of
employees in the area responding to the spill. Avoid creating dusts. Cover material with
absorbent and moisten and collect for disposal. Avoid breathing
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid contact with material.
Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe
to do so. Wear complete and proper personal protective equipment following the
recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like
granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation.
Ventilate the contaminated area. Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Vacuum or
sweep up material and place in a disposal container
Section 7
Handling:
Storage:
Storage Code:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
N/A
Hydrogen chloride, Lithium
Handling and Storage
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do no eat, drink or smoke
when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear
protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, wellventilated place. Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer). Readily
absorbs moisture from air.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Suitable for any general chemical
storage.
Green - general chemical storage
Section 8
Protection Information
ACGIH
Chemical Name
No data available
Control Parameters
Engineering Measures:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Respiratory Protection:
Eye Protection:
Skin Protection:
Gloves:
Section 9
Formula: LiCl
Molecular Weight: 42.39
Appearance: White Crystals
Odor: None
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: 6.0
Melting Point: No data available 608 C
Boiling Point: 1355 C
Flash Point: No data available
Flammable Limits in Air: N/A
Lithium Chloride
(TWA)
N/A
OSHA PEL
(STEL)
N/A
(TWA)
N/A
(STEL)
N/A
No exposure limits exist for the constituents of this product. General room ventilation
might be required to maintain operator comfort under normal conditions of use.
Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower.
No respiratory protection required under normal conditions of use.
Wear chemical splash goggles when handling this product. Have an eye wash station
available.
Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves, an apron and other protective
equipment depending upon conditions of use. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through
and replace at regular intervals. Clean protective equipment regularly. Wash hands and
other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, and when leaving
work.
Nitrile, Natural rubber, Neoprene, PVC or equivalent.
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg at 547°C
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): N/A
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A
Specific Gravity: 2.07
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Log Pow (calculated): -2.66
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Percent Volatile by Volume: N/A
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Section 10
Reactivity Data
Reactivity:
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible Materials:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:
No data available
Stable under normal conditions.
Exposure to moisture
Acids, Halogens
HCl,
Will not occur
Section 11
Routes of Entry
Symptoms (Acute):
Delayed Effects:
Toxicity Data
Inhalation, ingestion, eye or skin contact.
N/A
No data available
Acute Toxicity:
Chemical Name
Lithium Chloride
CAS Number
7447-41-8
Oral LD50
Oral LD50 Rat
1530 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse
1165 mg/kg
Dermal LD50
Not determined
Inhalation LC50
Not determined
Carcinogenicity:
Chemical Name
No data available
CAS Number
7447-41-8
IARC
Not listed
NTP
Not listed
OSHA
Not listed
Chronic Effects:
Mutagenicity:
Teratogenicity:
Sensitization:
Reproductive:
Target Organ Effects:
Acute:
Chronic:
No evidence of a mutagenic effect.
No evidence of a teratogenic effect (birth defect).
No evidence of a sensitization effect.
No evidence of negative reproductive effects.
See Section 2
N/A
Section 12
Overview:
Mobility:
Persistence:
Bioaccumulation:
Degradability:
Other Adverse Effects:
Ecological Data
Moderate ecological hazard. This product may be dangerous to plants and/or wildlife. Keep out of
waterways.
No data
No data
No data
No data
No data
Chemical Name
N/A
Section 13
Disposal Methods:
Waste Disposal Code(s):
Section 14
Ground - DOT Proper Shipping Name:
N/A
Lithium Chloride
CAS Number
7447-41-8
Eco Toxicity
Disposal Information
Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always
contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
Not Determined
Transport Information
Air - IATA Proper Shipping Name:
Not regulated for air transport by IATA.
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Section 15
TSCA Status:
Regulatory Information
All components in this product are on the TSCA Inventory.
Chemical Name
CAS
Number
§ 313 Name
§ 304 RQ
CERCLA RQ
§ 302 TPQ
CAA 112(2)
TQ
No data available
7447-41-8
No
No
No
No
No
Section 16
Revised: 09/09/2015
Additional Information
Replaces: 09/03/2014
Printed: 10-29-2015
The information provided in this (Material) Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources
available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular
application of the substance covered in the (Material) Safety Data Sheet.
Glossary
ACGIH
CAS
CERCLA
DOT
IARC
N/A
American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists
Chemical Abstract Service Number
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
U.S. Department of Transportation
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Not Available
Lithium Chloride
NTP
OSHA
PEL
ppm
RCRA
SARA
TLV
TSCA
IDLH
National Toxicology Program
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissible Exposure Limit
Parts per million
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Threshold Limit Value
Toxic Substances Control Act
Immediately dangerous to life and health
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