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CAS Number: 554-13-2
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03-0800
Lithium › Lithium carbonate (99.999%-Li) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 554-13-2 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011084 |
| Molecular Formula: | CLi2O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 73.89 |
| Chemical Formula: | Li2CO3 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Physical Characteristics: melting point 723°C, boiling point 1310°C dec., density 2.11
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Lithium carbonate (99.999%-Li)PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 03-0800 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 554-13-2 |
| Formula: | Li2CO3 |
| EINECS Number: | 209-062-5 |
| Chemical Family: | metal carbonate |
| Synonym: | Carbonic acid, dilithium salt, Dilithium carbonate |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 554-13-2 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Repeated ingestion may damage kidneys. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Contact with skin and eyes. Dust inhalation. |
| Eye Contact: | Irritating to eyes. May cause conjunctiva and corneal destruction. |
| Skin Contact: | Prolonged contact may cause severe irritation and redness. |
| Inhalation: | May cause difficulty in breathing and irritate the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Large doses may be corrosive causing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and collapse. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. May cause harm to the unborn child and breastfed babies. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | May cause kidney damage. May be a teratogen. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | None |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 73.89 |
| Melting Point: | 723°C |
| Boiling Point: | 1310°C dec. |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 2.11 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 1.54g/100cc (0°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Strong acids |
| Incompatibility: | Mineral acids and active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 36500 mg/kg/10Y-I. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 25 gm/kg/4Y-I. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 612 mg/kg/44D-I. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 8 mg/kg. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 8760 mg/kg/2Y-I. Oral (human); TDLo: 4111 mg/kg. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 54 mg/kg. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 120 mg/kg/10D-I. Oral (human-man); TDLo: 1080 mg/kg/13W-I. Oral (rat); LD50: 525 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 156 mg/kg. Subcutaneous (rat); LD50: 434 mg/kg. Intravenous (rat); LD50: 241 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 531 mg/kg. Oral (human-woman); TDLo: 3600 mg/kg/21W-I. Oral (human-woman); TD: 21 gm/kg/3.5Y-C. Oral (human-woman); TD: 5 |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | possible mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 10/29/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 8/15/2011 |
