SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- LITHIUM CHLORIDE ACS REAGENT, L8895  -- 6810-00N021655
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITHIUM CHLORIDE ACS REAGENT, L8895
MSDS Date:05/07/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N021655
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-8070
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LITHIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-41-8
RTECS #:OJ5950000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 526 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. CHRONIC: OVEREXPOSURE MAY CA USE REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS(S)
    BASED ON TEST WITH LABORATORY ANIMALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES OR SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRETHING
    GIVE ARTIFICA L RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE O2.
    CALL PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. IGEST: GET
    MD IMMEDIATLY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH
    SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVAUCATE AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS AND
    HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS CO MPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. EXTREMELY
    HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT
    GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURRE. HARMFUL SOLID.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP: REACTIONS MAY GENERATE HEAT AND FUMES WHICH CAN BE
    CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF ADDITION. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL LAWS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1135F,613C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SML QTYS:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LRG STIRRED EXCESS OF
    H2O. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQ &
    PACKAGE THEM FOR HAZ-WASTE DISPOSAL. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLUTION DOWN
    DRAIN W/PLENTY OF H2O.  THE HYDROLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATION (SUPP DATA)

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