Safety Data Sheet
Lithium Carbonate
Revision 4, Date 17 Jun 2015
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
Lithium Carbonate
Other Names
Carbonic acid, dilithium salt
Uses
Used in the production of glazes for ceramic and electrical porcelain, as a catalyst in the production of other lithium
compounds, coating of arc welding electrodes, nucleonics, luminescent paints and dyes, glass
ceramics and in aluminium production.
Chemical Family
No Data Available
Chemical Formula
CH2O3.2Li
Chemical Name
Lithium Carbonate
Product Description
No Data Available
Contact Details of the Supplier of this Safety Data Sheet
Organisation
Location
Telephone
Redox Pty Ltd
2 Swettenham Road
Minto NSW 2566
Australia
+61-2-97333000
Redox Pty Ltd
11 Mayo Road
Wiri Auckland 2104
New Zealand
+64-9-2506222
Redox Inc.
2132A E. Dominguez Street
Carson CA 90810
USA
+1-424-675-3200
Redox Chemicals Sdn Bhd
Level 2, No. 8, Jalan Sapir 33/7
Seksyen 33, Shah Alam Premier Industrial Park
40400 Shah Alam
Sengalor, Malaysia
+60-3-5614-2111
Emergency Contact Details
For emergencies only; DO NOT contact these companies for general product advice.
Organisation
Location
Telephone
Poisons Information Centre
Westmead NSW
1800-251525
131126
Chemcall
Australia
1800-127406
+64-4-9179888
Chemcall
Malaysia
+64-4-9179888
Chemcall
New Zealand
0800-243622
+64-4-9179888
National Poisons Centre
New Zealand
0800-764766
CHEMTREC
USA & Canada
1-800-424-9300 CN723420
+1-703-527-3887
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Poisons Schedule (Aust)
S4
Globally Harmonised System
Redox Pty Ltd
Corporate Office Sydney
Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia
2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia
All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia
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Phone
Fax
E-mail
Web
ABN
+61 2 9733 3000
+61 2 9733 3111
[email protected]
www.redox.com
92 000 762 345
Australia
Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
New Zealand
Auckland
Christchurch
Hawke’s Bay
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
USA
Los Angeles
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Hazard Classification
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard Categories
Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3
Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 3
Long-term Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 3
Pictograms
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
H335
May cause respiratory irritation.
H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H402
Harmful to aquatic life.
H412
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
P261
Avoid breathing dust/fumes.
P270
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273
Avoid release to the environment.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P312
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P330
Rinse mouth.
P337 + P313
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405
Store locked up.
P501
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national /
international regulations.
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Response
Storage
Disposal
National Transport Commission (Australia)
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Dangerous Goods Classification
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015
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HSNO Classifications
Health
Hazards
Environmental
Hazards
6.1D
Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful
6.4A
Substances that are irritating to the eye
6.8A
Substances that are known or presumed human reproductive or developmental
toxicants
6.9A
Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems
9.3B
Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Chemical Entity
Formula
CAS Number
Proportion
Lithium Carbonate
No Data Available
554-13-2
>=99.0 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of necessary measures according to routes of exposure
Swallowed
IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY !
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following observation and employing supportive
measures as indicated by the patient's condition. If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily
available, the patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the SDS should be provided. Further action will
be the responsibility of the medical specialist. If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings
send the patient to a hospital together with a copy of the SDS.
Where medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than 15 minutes from a hospital or
unless instructed otherwise: INDUCE vomiting with fingers down the back of the throat, ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. Lean
patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
NOTE: Wear a protective glove when inducing vomiting by mechanical means.
Eye
Wash out immediately with fresh running water. Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and
away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
Skin
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear. Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if
available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
Inhaled
If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. Lay patient down. Keep warm and
rested. Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible,
prior to initiating first aid procedures. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Transport to hospital, or
doctor, without delay.
Advice to Doctor
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed :
Clinical effects of lithium intoxication appear to relate to duration of exposure as well as to level.
Lithium produces a generalised slowing of the electroencephalogram; the anion gap may increase in severe cases.
Emesis (or lavage if the patient is obtunded or convulsing) is indicated for ingestions exceeding 40 mg (Li)/Kg.
Overdose may delay absorption; decontamination measures may be more effective several hours after cathartics.
Charcoal is not useful. No clinical data are available to guide the administration of catharsis.
Haemodialysis significantly increases lithium clearance; indications for haemodialysis include patients with serum
levels above 4 meq/L. There are no antidotes.
Medical Conditions Aggravated
by Exposure
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be
due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following
exposure to
high levels of highly irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of preceding
respiratory disease, persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the
irritant
A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to severe bronchial hyperreactivity on
methacholine challenge testing and the lack of minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also
been included in the criteria for diagnosis of RADS.
RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration
of and duration of exposure to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that
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occurs as a result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often particulate in nature) reversible
after exposure ceases. The disorder is characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucus production.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Measures
Clear fire area of all non-emergency personnel. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Eliminate ignition sources. Move
fire exposed containers from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Flammability Conditions
Non-combustible solid.
Extinguishing Media
There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
Hazardous Products of
Combustion
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of:, metal oxides May emit poisonous fumes. May emit corrosive fumes.
Special Fire Fighting
Instructions
Do NOT allow fire fighting water to reach waterways, drains or sewers. Store fire fighting water for treatment.
Personal Protective Equipment
Fire fighters should wear a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting
clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots and gloves).
Flash Point
Non Flammable
Lower Explosion Limit
No Data Available
Upper Explosion Limit
No Data Available
Auto Ignition Temperature
No Data Available
Hazchem Code
No Data Available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Response Procedure
Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. May be slippery when spilt. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Increase
ventilation. Avoid generating dust. Stop leak if safe to do so. Isolate the danger area. Use clean, non-sparking tools
and equipment.
Clean Up Procedures
Minor Spills : Remove all ignition sources. Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Control
personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment. Use dry clean up procedures and avoid
generating dust. Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal
Major Spills : Moderate hazard. CAUTION: Advise personnel in area. Alert Emergency Services and tell them location
and nature of hazard. Control personal contact by wearing protective clothing. Prevent, by any means available,
spillage from entering drains or water courses. Recover product wherever possible. IF DRY: Use dry clean up
procedures and avoid generating dust.
Containment
Stop leak if safe to do so. Isolate the danger area.
Environmental Precautionary
Measures
Do NOT let product reach drains or waterways. If product does enter a waterway, advise the Environmental
Protection Authority or your local Waste Management.
Evacuation Criteria
Evacuate all unnecessary personnel.
Personal Precautionary
Measures
Personnel involved in the clean up should wear full protective clothing as listed in section 8.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use. Observe good personal hygiene practices and
recommended procedures. Wash thoroughly after handling. Take precautionary measures against static discharges
by bonding and grounding equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not inhale product dust/fumes.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Inspect regularly for
deficiencies such as damage or leaks. Protect against physical damage. Store away from incompatible materials as
listed in section 10. Protect from direct sunlight, moisture and static discharges. This product is not classified
dangerous for transport according to The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods By Road and Rail.
Container
DO NOT use aluminium or galvanised containers
Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
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Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
Metals and their oxides or salts may react violently with chlorine trifluoride and bromine trifluoride.
These trifluorides are hypergolic oxidisers. They ignites on contact (without external source of heat or ignition) with
recognised fuels - contact with these materials, following an ambient or slightly elevated temperature, is often violent
and may produce ignition. The state of subdivision may affect the results. Avoid strong acids, acid chlorides, acid
anhydrides and chloroformates.
Segregate from fluorine, aluminium and zinc. Reacts violently with fluorine.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
General
TEEL-1
0.16 mg/m
TEEL-2
3 1.8 mg/m3
TEEL-3
100 mg/m3
In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable.
Exposure Limits
No Data Available
Biological Limits
LOW (LogKOW = -0.4605)
Engineering Measures
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Welldesigned engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of
worker to provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and
ventilation that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment.
Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must
match
the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.
Personal Protection Equipment
Respiratiory Protection : Particulate. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:000 & 149:001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)
Safety glasses with side shields.
Chemical goggles.
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy
document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task.
This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of
injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be
readily available.
The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary
from manufacturer to manufacturer. Where
the chemical is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in
advance and has therefore to be checked prior
to the application.
The exact break through time for substances has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves
and.has to be observed when making a final
choice.
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Important factors in the selection of gloves include:
frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove material, glove thickness and dexterity.
Select gloves tested to a relevant standard (e.g. Europe EN 374, US F739, AS/NZS 2161.1 or national equivalent).
When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 5 or higher
(breakthrough time greater than 240 minutes according to EN 374, AS/NZS 2161.10.1 or national equivalent) is
recommended.
When only brief contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 3 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 60
minutes according to EN 374, AS/NZS 2161.10.1 or national equivalent) is recommended.
Work Hygienic Practices
Quick drench eyewash and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Solid
Appearance
Fluffy, alkaline powder
Odour
Odourless
Colour
White
pH
11.4 1 % Solution
Vapour Pressure
Negligible (@ No Data Available)
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Relative Vapour Density
No Data Available
Boiling Point
1310 decomposes °C
Melting Point
723 °C
Freezing Point
No Data Available
Solubility
1.54% @ 5 deg C.; 0.72% @ 100 deg C - Insoluble in alcohol. Soluble in dilute acids °C
Specific Gravity
2.11 g/ml
Flash Point
Non Flammable
Auto Ignition Temp
No Data Available
Evaporation Rate
No Data Available
Bulk Density
No Data Available
Corrosion Rate
No Data Available
Decomposition Temperature
1300 °C
Density
No Data Available
Specific Heat
No Data Available
Molecular Weight
73.89 g/mol
Net Propellant Weight
No Data Available
Octanol Water Coefficient
No Data Available
Particle Size
No Data Available
Partition Coefficient
No Data Available
Saturated Vapour Concentration No Data Available
Vapour Temperature
No Data Available
Viscosity
No Data Available
Volatile Percent
0 at 38 Deg C
VOC Volume
No Data Available
Additional Characteristics
No Data Available
Potential for Dust Explosion
Potential for dust explosion hazard.
Fast or Intensely Burning
Characteristics
No Data Available
Flame Propagation or Burning
Rate of Solid Materials
No Data Available
Non-Flammables That Could
No Data Available
Contribute Unusual Hazards to a
Fire
Properties That May Initiate or
Contribute to Fire Intensity
No Data Available
Reactions That Release Gases
or Vapours
No Data Available
Release of Invisible Flammable
Vapours and Gases
No Data Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Information
Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.
Chemical Stability
Product is considered stable.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid excessive heat, generating dust, direct sunlight, moisture and high temperatures.
Materials to Avoid
Derivative of very electropositive metal. Inorganic alkaline metal derivative
Metals and their oxides or salts may react violently with chlorine trifluoride and bromine trifluoride.
These trifluorides are hypergolic oxidisers. They ignites on contact (without external source of heat or ignition) with
recognised fuels - contact with these materials, following an ambient or slightly elevated
temperature, is often violent and may produce ignition. The state of subdivision may affect the results.
Avoid strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.
Segregate from fluorine, aluminium and zinc. Reacts violently with fluorine
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of:, metal oxides May emit poisonous fumes. May emit corrosive fumes.
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Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Hazardous Polymerisation
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General Information
Dermal (Rat) LD50: >2000 mg/kg[2]
Inhalation (rat) LC50: >0.8 mg/L/4h
Oral (rat) LD50: 525 mg/kg[2]
Eye (rabbit) : Moderate
Skin (rabbit) : Mild
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be
due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS)
which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound. Key criteria for the
diagnosis of RADS include the absence of preceding respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset
of persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure
to the irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to severe
bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without
eosinophilia, have also been included in the criteria for diagnosis of RADS.
RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration of
and duration of exposure to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand,
is a disorder that occurs as result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance
(often particulate in nature) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder is characterised by
dyspnea, cough and mucus production.
EyeIrritant
Evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material may cause eye irritation in a substantial number of
individuals and/or may produce significant ocular lesions which are present twenty-four hours or more after instillation
into the eye(s) of experimental animals. Repeated or prolonged eye contact may cause inflammation characterised by
temporary redness (similar to windburn) of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis); temporary impairment of vision and/or
other transient eye damage/ulceration may occur.
Ingestion
Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram
may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual. 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, impaired concentration, irritability, lethargy, confusion, disorientation,
drowsiness, anxiety, spasticity, delirium, stupor, ataxia (loss of muscle coordination), sedation, fine and gross tremor,
giddiness, twitching and convulsions may occur. Diarrhoea, vomiting and neuromuscular effects such as tremor,
clonus (rapid contraction and relaxation of muscles) and hyperactive reflexes may occur as a result of repeated
exposure to lithium. Acute severe overexposure may affect the kidneys, resulting in renal dysfunction, albuminuria,
oliguria and degenerative changes. Cardiovascular effects may also result in cardiac arrhythmias and hypotension.
The primary target organ for lithium toxicity is the central nervous system. Ingestion may cause irritation, abdominal
pain, vomiting. Onset of symptoms may be delayed for several hours. Medicinal use of lithium carbonate at rates of
23 mg/kg to 1080 mg/kg produce unusual toxic syndromes.
Inhalation
Evidence shows, or practical experience predicts, that the material produces irritation of the respiratory system, in a
substantial number of individuals, following inhalation. In contrast to most organs,
the lung is able to respond to a chemical insult by first removing or neutralising the irritant and then repairing the
damage. The repair process, which initially evolved to protect mammalian lungs from foreign matter
and antigens, may however, produce further lung damage resulting in the impairment of gas exchange, the
primary function of the lungs. Respiratory tract irritation often results in an inflammatory response involving
the recruitment and activation of many cell types, mainly derived from the vascular system.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic
bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.
If prior damage to the circulatory or nervous systems has occurred or if kidney damage has been sustained, proper
screenings should be conducted on individuals who may be exposed to further risk if handling and
use of the material result in excessive exposures.
Symptoms of acute exposure may include coughing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, neuromuscular changes,
inflammation of the larynx, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema.
SkinIrritant
Evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material either produces inflammation of the skin in a
substantial number of individuals following direct contact, and/or produces significant inflammation
when applied to the healthy intact skin of animals, for up to four hours, such inflammation being present twenty-four
hours or more after the end of the exposure period. Skin irritation may also be present after prolonged or repeated
exposure; this may result in a form of contact dermatitis (nonallergic). The dermatitis is often characterised by skin
redness (erythema) and swelling (oedema) which may progress to blistering (vesiculation), scaling and thickening of
the epidermis. At the microscopic level there may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer of the skin (spongiosis)
and intracellular oedema of the epidermis. The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition. Skin
contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result following absorption.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material. Entry into the blood-stream through, for
example, cuts, abrasions, puncture wounds or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine
the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
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Chronic
Other
Carcinogen Category
Long-term exposure to respiratory irritants may result in disease of the airways involving difficult breathing and related
systemic problems. Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce
cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems. Neuromuscular effects result from chronic overexposure to lithium compounds. These may include tremor, ataxia, clonus and hyperactive reflexes. Some animal
studies have shown that exposure during pregnancy may produce birth defects. Other studies with rats, rabbits and
monkeys have not shown teratogenic effects. Human data are ambiguous; it is well established that lithium can cross
the human placenta. Of 225 registered pregnancies in which the mothers had received lithium (as a tranquiliser) there
were 25 instances of congenital malformation. Although pharmacological doses of lithium cannot be unequivocally
designated as a human teratogen, lithium therapy is contraindicated in women of childbearing potential.
Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function (i.e. pneumoconiosis) caused
by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung. A prime symptom is breathlessness. Lung
shadows show on X-ray. Chronic exposure may result in central nervous system changes (blackout spells, epileptic
seizures, coma), cardiovascular changes (cardiac arrhythmia hypertension and circulatory collapse) and irreversible
renal damage, even death.
No Data Available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Harmful to aquatic organisms.
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
LC50 96h Fish 5.69mg/L
EC50 48h Crustacea 6.24mg/L
EC50 504h Crustacea >1.7mg/L
NOEC 504h Crustacea 1.7mg/L
EC50 72h Algae or other aquatic plants >400mg/L
Fish LC50 (28, 35 days) rainbow trout 9.28, 1.4 mg/l (salt)
Fish LC50 (96 h): fathead minnow 42 mg/l; NOEC 13 mg/l (salt)
Daphnia magna EC50 (48 h): 24 mg/l; NOEC 11 mg/l
Persistence/Degradability
LOW
Mobility
HIGH (KOC = 1)
Environmental Fate
Experiments with experimental animals have shown that lithium can have reprotoxic effects, and increasing
consumption might therefore result in adverse effects on health and environment. Lithium has significant
bioavailability only when administered as a partially soluble salt such as lithium carbonate. Lithium is not a dietary
mineral for plants but it does stimulate plant growth.
Bioaccumulation Potential
LOW (LogKOW = -0.4605)
Lithium is not expected to bioaccumulate in mammals and its human and environmental toxicity are low. Lithium
does accumulate in several species of fish, molluscs and crustaceans where it stored in the digestive
tract and exoskeleton.
Methanogenesis of granular anaerobic sludge (initial COD 5750 mg/l O2, pH 7.2) was stimulated at lithium ion
concentration 10-20 mg/l, slightly inhibited at lithium ion concentration 350 mg/l
and seriously inhibited at lithium ion concentration > 500 mg/l.
Microinjection of lithium chloride into prospective ventral blastomeres of a 32-cell Xenopus larvis embryo gives rise to
duplication of dorsoanterior structures such as the notochord, neural tube and eyes
Environmental Impact
No Data Available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General Information
Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be
used to store the same product, then puncture containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the product.
Special Precautions for Land Fill Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must
refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
General Information
This product is not classified dangerous for transport according to The Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods By Road and Rail.
Land Transport (Australia)
ADG
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium Carbonate
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
Land Transport (Malaysia)
ADR
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium Carbonate
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
Land Transport (New Zealand)
NZS5433
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium Carbonate
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
Land Transport (United States of America)
US DOT
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium Carbonate
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
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Sea Transport
IMDG
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium Carbonate
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
EMS
No Data Available
Marine Pollutant
No
Air Transport
IATA
Proper Shipping Name
Lithium Carbonate
Class
No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s)
No Data Available
UN Number
No Data Available
Hazchem
No Data Available
Pack Group
No Data Available
Special Provision
No Data Available
National Transport Commission (Australia)
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Dangerous Goods Classification
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
General Information
No Data Available
Poisons Schedule (Aust)
S4
Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015
Approval Code
HSR006826
National/Regional Inventories
Australia (AICS)
Listed
Canada (DSL)
Listed
Canada (NDSL)
Not Determined
China (IECSC)
Listed
Europe (EINECS)
Listed
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Europe (REACh)
Not Determined
Japan (ENCS/METI)
Listed
Korea (KECI)
Listed
Malaysia (EHS Register)
Not Determined
New Zealand (NZIoC)
Listed
Philippines (PICCS)
Listed
Switzerland (Giftliste 1)
Not Determined
Switzerland (Inventory of Notified
Substances)
Not Determined
Taiwan (NCSR)
Not Determined
USA (TSCA)
Listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Related Product Codes
LICARB0900, LICARB1000, LICARB1001, LICARB1002, LICARB1003, LICARB1004, LICARB1005, LICARB1006,
LICARB1007, LICARB1008, LICARB2000, LICARB2001, LICARB2002, LICARB2003, LICARB3000, LICARB4000,
LICARB4001, LICARB4002, LICARB4003, LICARB5000, LICARB5100, LICARB5101, LICARB5102, LICARB5103,
LICARB5104, LICARB5105, LICARB5106, LICARB5107, LICARB5108, LICARB5109, LICARB5110, LICARB5111,
LICARB5112, LICARB5113, LICARB6000, LICARB7000, LICARB7100, LICARB7101, LICARB7200, LICARB7201,
LICARB7300, LICARB7301, LICARB7302, LICARB7500, LICARB7600, LICARB8000, LICARB9000, LICARB9001,
LICARB9500
Revision
4
Revision Date
17 Jun 2015
Reason for Issue
Update
Key/Legend
< Less Than
> Greater Than
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
atm Atmosphere
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (Registry Number)
cm² Square Centimetres
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
deg C (°C) Degrees Celcius
EPA (New Zealand) Environmental Protection Authority of New Zealand
deg F (°F) Degrees Farenheit
g Grams
g/cm³ Grams per Cubic Centimetre
g/l Grams per Litre
HSNO Hazardous Substance and New Organism
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
immiscible Liquids are insoluable in each other.
inHg Inch of Mercury
inH2O Inch of Water
K Kelvin
kg Kilogram
kg/m³ Kilograms per Cubic Metre
lb Pound
LC50 LC stands for lethal concentration. LC50 is the concentration of a material in air which causes the death of
50% (one half) of a group of test animals. The material is inhaled over a set period of time, usually 1 or 4 hours.
LD50 LD stands for Lethal Dose. LD50 is the amount of a material, given all at once, which causes the death of 50%
(one half) of a group of test animals.
ltr or L Litre
m³ Cubic Metre
mbar Millibar
mg Milligram
mg/24H Milligrams per 24 Hours
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mg/kg Milligrams per Kilogram
mg/m³ Milligrams per Cubic Metre
Misc or Miscible Liquids form one homogeneous liquid phase regardless of the amount of either component
present.
mm Millimetre
mmH2O Millimetres of Water
mPa.s Millipascals per Second
N/A Not Applicable
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOHSC National Occupational Heath and Safety Commission
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Oz Ounce
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Pa Pascal
ppb Parts per Billion
ppm Parts per Million
ppm/2h Parts per Million per 2 Hours
ppm/6h Parts per Million per 6 Hours
psi Pounds per Square Inch
R Rankine
RCP Reciprocal Calculation Procedure
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV Threshold Limit Value
tne Tonne
TWA Time Weighted Average
ug/24H Micrograms per 24 Hours
UN United Nations
wt Weight
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