ICSC 1109 - LITHIUM CARBONATE

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LITHIUM CARBONATE	ICSC: 1109 (October 1999)
Carbonic acid, lithium salt Dilithium carbonate

CAS #: 554-13-2

EC Number: 209-062-5

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

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 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. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs and fluorine. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

LITHIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1109

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is a weak base. Reacts violently with fluorine.	Formula: Li₂CO₃ Molecular mass: 73.9 Decomposes at 1310°C Melting point: 723°C Density: 2.1 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml: 1.3 (poor)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a weak base. Reacts violently with fluorine.

Formula: Li₂CO₃
Molecular mass: 73.9
Decomposes at 1310°C
Melting point: 723°C
Density: 2.1 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 1.3 (poor)

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 The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and kidneys. May cause reproductive toxicity in humans.

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
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and kidneys. May cause reproductive toxicity in humans.

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

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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