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Material Safety Data Sheet
Lithium nitrate
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
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Section 2 – Composition, Information on Ingredients
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Appearance: White solid.
Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. Causes eye, skin, and
respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause kidney damage. May cause methemoglobinemia. Hygroscopic (absorbs Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, central nervous system, cardiovascular system.
Potential Health Effects
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause muscle tremor and impaired motor function. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause cardiac disturbances.
May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, and death. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient Material Safety Data Sheet
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oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood. May cause tremors Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored Chronic:
Chronic ingestion may cause dizziness, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances, tremors, and mental confusion. Prolonged absorption may affect electrolyte balance and impair kidney function.
Dehydration, weight loss, skin effects, and thyroid disturbances have been reported.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Do NOT use carbon dioxide. Do NOT use dry chemical.
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(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 1; Special Hazard: OX Explosion Limits:
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.,) Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not ingest or inhale. Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Discard contaminated shoes. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits:
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Lithium nitrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.
Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Color: White
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: 2.4
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: 600ºC @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: 251ºC
Decomposition Temperature: > 600ºC
Solubility in water: 90 g/L (28°C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.3800 g/cm3
Molecular Formula: LiNO3
Molecular Weight: 68.95
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
LD50/LC50:
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7790-69-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
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Neurotoxicity:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Shipping Name: Lithium nitrate
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: UN2722
Packing Group: III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal
CAS# 7790-69-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ):
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
CERCLA/SARA Section 313:
This material contains Lithium nitrate (listed as Water Dissociable Nitrate Compounds), 100%, (CAS# 7790-69-4) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title OSHA - Highly Hazardous:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
State Right to Know:
CAS# 7790-69-4 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey.
California Regulations:
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL:
CAS# 7790-69-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List:
CAS# 7790-69-4 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
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Lithium nitrate
Section 16 - Other Information
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty, express or implied, is made and LabChem Inc. assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user must determine suitability of this

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