International Chemical Safety Cards

LITHIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1109

Carbonic acid, lithium salt
Dilithium carbonate
Li₂CO₃
Molecular mass: 73.9
ICSC # 1109
CAS # 554-13-2
RTECS # OJ5800000
October 19, 1999 Peer reviewed

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! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
•INHALATION	Cough. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).

Separated from food and feedstuffs , fluorine. Well closed.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
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ICSC: 1109

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

LITHIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1109

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The solution in water is a weak base. Reacts violently with fluorine.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
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 when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and the kidneys . May cause reproductive toxicity in humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Decomposes below boiling point at 1310°C
Melting point: 723°C
Density: 2.1
g/cm3

Solubility in water: poor (1.3 g/100 ml)

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Camcolit, Candamide, Carbolith, Eskalith, Hypnorex, Lithane, Lithicarb, Lithinate, Lithotabs, Micalith, Plenur, Priadel and Quilonum retard are trade names.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1109	LITHIUM CARBONATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.