International Chemical Safety Cards

LITHIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 0711

LITHIUM CHLORIDE
LiCl
Molecular mass: 42.4
CAS # 7447-41-8
RTECS # OJ5950000
ICSC # 0711
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 STORAGE 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).
Dry. Well closed.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0711 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

LITHIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 0711

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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 (OELs):
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
N O T E S
The data on this card concern the anhydrous (water-free) substance. There are also some hydrates of this compound which have different physical properties.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0711 LITHIUM CHLORIDE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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