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LITHIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 0711
April 1997
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CAS # 7447-41-8 LiCl
RTECS # OJ5950000 Molecular mass: 42.4

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID /    FIRE FIGHTING   
FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!

Inhalation
Local exhaust.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Disorientation, incoherence and poor memory.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).


EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Dry. Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO WHITE HYGROSCOPIC AND DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The solution in water is corrosive to metals.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly by dispersing.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidneys and thyroid glands , resulting in impaired functions.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 1360°C
Melting point: 613°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.1
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 76.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.7

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA


NOTES
The data on this card concern the anhydrous (water-free) substance. There are also some hydrates of this compound which have different physical properties.

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Chemical Safety
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