Carbonic acid, lithium salt
Dilithium carbonate
Li2CO3
Molecular mass: 73.9
ICSC # 1109
CAS # 554-13-2
RTECS # OJ5800000
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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!
AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Headache.
Nausea.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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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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Abdominal cramps.
Diarrhoea.
Drowsiness.
Unconsciousness.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
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.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
(Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs
, fluorine.
Well closed.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The solution in water is a weak base.
Reacts violently with fluorine.
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 when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the
central nervous system
and the
kidneys
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May cause reproductive toxicity in humans.
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes below boiling point at 1310°C
Melting point: 723°C
Density: 2.1
g/cm3
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Solubility in water: poor (1.3 g/100 ml)
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Camcolit, Candamide, Carbolith, Eskalith, Hypnorex, Lithane, Lithicarb, Lithinate, Lithotabs, Micalith, Plenur, Priadel and Quilonum retard are trade names.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1109
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LITHIUM CARBONATE
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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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