LiCl
Molecular mass: 42.4
ICSC # 0711
CAS # 7447-41-8
RTECS # OJ5950000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Disorientation, incoherence and poor memory.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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).
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Dry.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS TO WHITE HYGROSCOPIC AND DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS
OR POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The solution in water is corrosive to metals.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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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 Short-Term Exposure:
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.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 1360°C
Melting point: 613°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.1
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 76.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.7
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0711
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LITHIUM CHLORIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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