ICSC 0711 - LITHIUM CHLORIDE

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LITHIUM CHLORIDE	ICSC: 0711 (November 1997)

CAS #: 7447-41-8

EC Number: 231-212-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Confusion.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

LITHIUM CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0711

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC AND DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is corrosive to metals.	Formula: LiCl Molecular mass: 42.4 Boiling point: 1360°C Melting point: 613°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.1 Solubility in water, g/100ml: 76.9 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.7

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC AND DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is corrosive to metals.

Formula: LiCl
Molecular mass: 42.4
Boiling point: 1360°C
Melting point: 613°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.1
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 76.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.7

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidneys and thyroid. This may result in impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidneys and thyroid. This may result in impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 0.2 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The data on this card concern the anhydrous (water-free) substance. There are also some hydrates of this compound which have different physical properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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