Lithium Carbonate – Product identifier
1 Identification
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· Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity – Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Toxicity – Dermal 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity – Inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
· Label elements
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GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
· Hazard pictograms
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Signal word Warning
· Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.
· Precautionary statements
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
2 Lithium Carbonate – Hazard(s) identification
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4)
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Description of first aid measures
General information:
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
After swallowing: Immediately call a doctor.
Information for doctor:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
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Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS: 554-13-2
Lithium Carbonate
100%
3 Composition/information on ingredients
4 Lithium Carbonate – First-aid measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.
Handling:
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
5 Fire-fighting measures
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7 Handling and storage
8 Lithium Carbonate – Exposure controls/personal protection
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Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7.
· Control parameters
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Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
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Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
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Exposure controls
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Personal protective equipment:
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General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
PAC-1: 3.1 mg/m³
PAC-2: 34 mg/m³
PAC-3: 210 mg/m³ 6 Accidental release measures
9 Physical and chemical properties
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Information on basic physical and chemical properties
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General Information
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Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: White
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Odor: Odorless
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Odor threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value:
Not applicable.
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Boiling point/Boiling range:
722.5 – 723.5°C
Undetermined.
· Flash point:
Not applicable.
· Flammability (solid, gaseous):
Product is not flammable.
· Decomposition temperature:
Not determined.
· Ignition temperature:
Not determined.
· Danger of explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
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Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
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Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
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Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
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Eye protection:
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Body protection: Protective work clothing
Reactivity No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Substance is not listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is not listed.
US
· Explosion limits: Lower:
Upper:
Not determined. Not determined.
· Vapor pressure:
Not applicable.
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Density at 20 °C (68 °F):
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Relative density
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Vapor density
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Evaporation rate
2.11 g/cm³
Not determined.
Not applicable. Not applicable.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with Water:
Not determined.
· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
· Viscosity: Dynamic: Kinematic:
Not applicable. Not applicable.
· Other information
No further relevant information available.
10 Stability and reactivity
11 Lithium Carbonate – Toxicological information
· LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral
LD50
500 mg/kg (ATE)
Dermal
LD50
1,100 mg/kg (ATE)
Inhalative
LC50/4h
1.5 mg/l (ATE)
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
12 Ecological information
13 Lithium Carbonate – Disposal considerations
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UN-Number
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DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA Not regulated
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UN proper shipping name
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DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA Not regulated
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Transport hazard class(es)
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DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA
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Class Not regulated
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Packing group
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DOT, IMDG, IATA Not regulated
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Environmental hazards:
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Marine pollutant: No
· Special precautions for user Not applicable.
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
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Transport/Additional information:
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DOT
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Remarks: not regulated 14 Transport information
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IMDG
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Remarks: not regulated
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IATA
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Remarks: not regulated
· UN “Model Regulation”: Not regulated
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· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.
· Sara
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Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed.
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Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is listed.
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): ACTIVE
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Hazardous Air Pollutants Substance is not listed.
· Proposition 65
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Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed.
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Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed.
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Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed.
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Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is listed.
· Carcinogenic categories
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Substance is not listed.
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TLV (Threshold Limit Value) Substance is not listed.
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NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Substance is not listed.
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GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
· Hazard pictograms
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Signal word Warning
· Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.
· Precautionary statements
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
15 Lithium Carbonate – Regulatory information
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This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
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Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department.
· Date of preparation / last revision
Creation date for SDS: 04/06/2024.
Revision 1.0, 10/03/2025: Reviewed SDS for accuracy. MH/STN
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
· Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out. 16 Other information
