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Product Name: Lithium Chloride
Chemical Formula: LiCl
Synonyms: Lithion, Lithium Monochloride
CAS Number: 7447-41-8
Recommended Use: Soldering fluxes, metallurgy, desiccants, battery electrolyte, chemical synthesis
Supplier Details: Refer to specific manufacturer’s contact information for immediate reporting
Emergency Contact: Refer to specific regional poison control or emergency services
Classification: Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4; Eye irritation, Category 2A
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed; causes serious eye irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing; wash thoroughly after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke during use; wear safety equipment
Potential Health Effects: Irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal distress if ingested
Other Hazards: May aggravate pre-existing medical conditions as lithium ion disrupts electrolyte balance
Chemical Name: Lithium Chloride
CAS Number: 7447-41-8
Concentration: Greater than 99% (industrial/reagent grade)
Impurities/Additives: May contain trace sodium, potassium compounds, subject to batch or supplier
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air immediately; seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash exposed area thoroughly with water and soap
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently but thoroughly with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids periodically; seek ophthalmologic evaluation if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; do not induce vomiting; get immediate medical assessment
Indication for Physician: Treat symptomatically and maintain electrolyte and fluid balance carefully due to lithium’s pharmacodynamics
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO2; avoid using water jets
Specific Hazards: Hydrogen chloride gas and lithium oxide fumes may form on thermal decomposition
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters require full protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus
Explosion Data: Not known to cause explosive hazards under normal conditions, but may react violently with strong oxidizers or water in bulk
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves and goggles; avoid unprotected contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, waterways, or soil
Methods for Cleanup: Scoop or sweep spilled material; use non-sparking tools; transfer to sealed containers for disposal; use water spray to minimize dust formation
Decontamination: Wash the contaminated area thoroughly and ventilate before reuse
Safe Handling: Limit exposure to airborne dust; keep containers tightly closed; use with adequate local exhaust
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from acids, moisture, and incompatible substances
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, bromine trifluoride, and water in bulk
Control Parameters: No established OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH exposure limits for lithium chloride; maintain workplace exposure as low as possible
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation; monitor workplace lithium levels using recognized sampling methods
Eye Protection: Wear chemical goggles or face shield
Hand Protection: Use chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, PVC)
Skin Protection: Wear protective lab coat or apron; cover exposed areas
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved particulate respirator when dust generation occurs
Other Protection: Provide eyewash stations, safety showers in work area
Appearance: White granular solid, crystalline powder, or lumps
Odor: Odorless
pH (solution): Approximately 6.0 to 8.0 (for 1 M aqueous solution)
Melting Point: 605°C
Boiling Point: 1360°C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol
Density: About 2.07 g/cm3
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: 42.39 g/mol
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids, strong oxidizers; reacts rapidly with water at elevated temperatures
Hazardous Decomposition: Hydrogen chloride gas, lithium oxide
Polymerization: Does not polymerize
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with moisture, extreme heat, or incompatible materials
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats: around 526 mg/kg
Skin Irritation: May cause irritation with prolonged exposure
Eye Effects: Irritating, risk of serious damage
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may impact kidney, central nervous system (lithium is pharmaceutically active)
Carcinogenicity: No evidence in animal testing or human studies
Mutagenicity: Not reported
Reproductive Toxicity: Evidence suggests risks of tertiary effects due to lithium pharmacology
Other Relevant Data: High chronic exposure can disrupt electrolyte balance, lead to neurological symptoms, and require medical intervention
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with acute exposure; toxic to aquatic invertebrates
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic, not biodegradable; dissociates in water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low; lithium ions remain dissolved and mobile
Mobility in Soil: High solubility; mobile in groundwater and surface runoff
Other Ecological Details: Contributes to freshwater toxicity; local environmental regulations may restrict release
Waste Methods: Collect excess or waste material in suitable sealed containers; do not release to sewers or the environment
Chemical Disposal: Dispose through certified chemical waste disposal contractor
Packaging Disposal: Decontaminate and recycle if possible, otherwise treat as hazardous waste
Special Considerations: Comply with local, state, national, and international regulations
UN Number: Not regulated by UN as a hazardous material
Proper Shipping Name: Lithium Chloride
Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: Not designated
Other Details: Transport in accordance with regional and international legal requirements; keep container tightly sealed and secured from moisture and incompatible cargo
OSHA Status: Not specifically regulated; handle under chemical hygiene plan
EPA Regulations: No specific mention; falls under general chemical workplace controls
RCRA Status: Not listed as hazardous waste, though local jurisdictions may impose stricter regulations
TSCA Status: Listed in TSCA inventory
EU Regulations: Compliant with REACH SVHC criteria
Canada Status: DSL/NDSL listed
Other Notes: Subject to workplace right-to-know; maintain documentation of worker education, labeling, and accessible safety data
