LITHIUM CORP OF AMERICA -- LITHIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6850-01-172-5319
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITHIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-172-5319
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:LITHIUM CORP OF AMERICA
Address:RT 161
Box:795
City:BESSEMER CITY
State:NC
ZIP:28016
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-867-8371
Emergency Phone Num:303-595-9048
CAGE:5D132
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CARGOCAIRE
CAGE:82974
Company Name:LITHIUM CORP OF AMERICA
Address:RT 161
Box:795
City:BESSEMER CITY
State:NC
ZIP:28016
Country:US
Phone:303-595-9048
CAGE:5D132

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

Ingred Name:LITHIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-41-8
RTECS #:OJ5950000
Fraction by Wt: 99.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT=526MG/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:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;HARMFUL IF INGESTED.(POSSIBLE
    CNS EFFECTS IN THE LONG RUN.DISTURBANCES IN
    G.I.TRACT,DIZZINESS,WEAKNESS.)
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF EYES/SKIN DUE TO DEHYDRAT.
    HARMFUL IF INGESTED
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED;COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY
    PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
    EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEEP DRY.KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG ACIDS.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2520F,1382C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1126F,608C
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,WHITE GRANULAR SOLID OR POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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