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Document ID (ISN)77607
CIS number 01-1617
Year 2000
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.183
Title Lithium and its inorganic compounds
Original title Lithium et composés minéraux [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Rev.ed., CD-ROM CD 613, June 2001. 4p. 14 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 83-1030. Acute toxicity: caustic lesions of the skin and eyes; irritation of the respiratory tract; digestive and neurological disorders (ingestion). Chronic toxicity: neurological effects; abnormalities of the electrocardiogram. Exposure limits (France): TWA = 0.025mg/m3 (lithium hydride). Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; lithium and compounds; France; carcinogens
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; data sheet; lithium carbonate; lithium hydride; lithium chloride; lithium; lithium hydroxide; fire hazards; toxicology; caustic substances; explosion hazards; labelling; lithium stearate; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; neurological effects; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Occupational exposure limits