1 Identification of substance
- Product details
- Trade name Lithium metal
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2 Composition/Data on components:
- Chemical characterization:
Designation: (CAS#)
Lithium (CAS# 7439-93-2), 100%
- Identification number(s):
- EINECS Number: 231-102-5
- EC Number: 003-001-00-4
- Additonal information: Packaged under mineral oil (CAS# 8012-95-1)
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3 Hazards identification
- Hazard designation:
C Corrosive
F Highly flammable
- Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 14/15 Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.
R 34 Causes burns.
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4 First aid measures
- General information
Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
- After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
Seek immediate medical advice.
- After skin contact
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
- After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
- After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
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5 Fire fighting measures
- Suitable extinguishing agents Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
- For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
Water.
Carbon dioxide
Halocarbon extinguisher
- Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
flue gases:
Contact with water releases hydrogen (explosive).
- Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Wear full protective suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
- Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from ignition sources
- Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
- Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
Keep away from ignition sources.
- Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.
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7 Handling and storage
- Handling
- Information for safe handling:
Handle under dry argon.
Keep containers tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
- Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
- Storage
- Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
No special requirements.
- Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from water.
Store away from air.
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Store away from halogens.
- Further information about storage conditions:
Store under dry argon.
Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Store in a locked cabinet or with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
- Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
- Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
- Additional information: No data
- Personal protective equipment
- General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
- Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
- Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
- Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Tightly sealed safety glasses.
Full face protection
Face protection
- Body protection: Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
- General Information
- Form: Solid.
- Colour: Silver grey
- Smell: Odourless
- Value/Range Unit Method
- Change in condition
- Melting point/Melting range: 180.5 ° C
- Boiling point/Boiling range: 1336 ° C
- Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
- Flash point: Not applicable
- Inflammability (solid, gaseous)
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
- Ignition temperature: Not determined
- Decomposition temperature: Not determined
- Critical values for explosion:
- Lower: Not determined
- Upper: Not determined
- Steam pressure: Not determined
- Density at 20 ° C 0.531 g/cm³
- Solubility in / Miscibility with
- Water: Reacts violently
Not determined
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10 Stability and reactivity
- Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
- Materials to be avoided:
Water/moisture
Air
Acids
Oxidizing agents
Halogens
Heavy metal powders
Sulfur
Halocarbons
Carbon dioxide
- Dangerous reactions:
Contact with water releases flammable gases
Reacts with heavy metals
Contact with acids releases flammable gases
- Dangerous products of decomposition:
Hydrogen
Metal oxide
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11 Toxicological information
- Acute toxicity:
- Primary irritant effect:
- on the skin:
Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
- on the eye:
Strong caustic effect.
Irritant effect.
- Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
- Additional toxicological information:
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
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12 Ecological information:
- General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
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13 Disposal considerations
- Product:
- Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.
- Uncleaned packagings:
- Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
- Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
- ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class: 4.3 (W2) Substances which, in contact with
water, emit flammable gases.
- Kemler Number: X423
- UN-Number: 1415
- Packaging group: I
- Label 4.3
- Designation of goods: 1415 LITHIUM
- Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
- IMDG/GGVSea Class: 4.3
- UN Number: 1415
- Label 4.3
- Packaging group: I
- Correct technical name: LITHIUM
- Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
- ICAO/IATA Class: 4.3
- UN/ID Number: 1415
- Label 4.3
- Packaging group: I
- Correct technical name: LITHIUM
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15 Regulatory information
- Designation according to EC guidelines:
- Code letter and hazard designation of product:
C Corrosive F Highly flammable
- Risk phrases:
14/15 Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.
34 Causes burns.
- Safety phrases:
8 Keep container dry.
43 In case of fire, use powdered extinguishing agent. Never use water.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
- National regulations
- Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.
- Water hazard class:
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
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16 Other information:
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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