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EC number: 235-019-5 | CAS number: 12057-24-8
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
General advice:
First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Move out of dangerous area.
Keep warm and in a quiet place.
If inhaled:
Move to fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Keep the victim calm and in a semi-upright position.
Call a physician immediately.
In case of skin contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Call a physician immediately.
If swallowed:
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Call a physician immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms:
Shortness of breath
Cough
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Redness
Irritation
Discomfort
Risks:
If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the oesophagus and the stomach.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment:
Treat symptomatically.
For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons Information Service.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water spray
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
High volume water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards during fire-fighting:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters:
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information:
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Environmental precautions:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
Methods for cleaning up:
Use mechanical handling equipment.
Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.
Avoid dust formation.
Adequate disposal.
Handling and storage
Advice on safe handling:
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Avoid creating dust.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Hygiene measures:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture. Keep away from heat. Protect against light.
Advice on common storage:
Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Do not store near acids.
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Do not allow contact with water.
Further information on storage stability:
Stable under normal conditions.
Specific end use(s)
Specific use(s):
Raw material for chemical industry.
Laboratory chemicals
By-product
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Lithium oxide
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- Subsidiary hazard(s):
- Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
- Packing group:
- Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
- Labels:
- 8+6.1
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Lithium oxide
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- Subsidiary hazard(s):
- Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
- Packing group:
- Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
- Labels:
- 8
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Lithium oxide
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- Subsidiary hazard(s):
- Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
- Packing group:
- Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
- EmS code:
- F-A
- S-B
- Labels:
- 8+6.1
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Lithium oxide
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- Subsidiary hazard(s):
- Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Division 6.1
- Packing group:
- Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
- Labels:
- 8+6.1
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- IATA (Cargo): Not permitted for transport
IATA (Passenger): Not permitted for transport
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Description:
Lithium oxide Senate commission for the review of compounds at the work place dangerous for the health (MAK-commission). The threshold value is based on the element content of the corresponding metal. When there is compliance with the OEL and biological tolerance values, there is no risk of harming the unborn child.
Value type: AGW
Control parameters: 0.2 mg/m³ (Lithium)
Basis: DE TRGS 900
Exposure controls
Engineering measures
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Hand protection
Material: Wear suitable gloves.
Material: Nitrile rubber
Break through time: 480 min
Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
Remarks: Protective gloves complying with EN 374.
The choice of an appropriate glove does not only depend on its material but also on other quality features and is different from one producer to the other. The exact break through time can be obtained from the protective glove producer and this has to be observed. Protective gloves have to be replaced at the first sign of deterioration.
Skin and body protection:
Choose body protection according to the amount and con-centration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Respiratory protection:
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Respirator must be worn if exposed to dust.
Filter type: P3 filter
Protective measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are located close to the working place.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions. Product is sensitive to moisture.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions:
Reacts with the following substances:
Acids
Oxidizing agents
Water
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid dust formation.
Protect from moisture.
Keep away from heat.
Exposure to light.
Materials to avoid:
Acids
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Oxidizing agents
Water
Hazardous decomposition products
Decomposes in contact with water. Lithium hydroxide.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Refer to manufacturer/ supplier for information on recovery/ recycling.
Waste Code: Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.
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