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Common Name: LITHIUM
Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet
Right to Know
Synonym: None Chemical Name: Lithium Date: November 1999
Revision: June 2008
CAS Number:
RTK Substance Number: DOT Number:
7439-93-2 1119
UN 1415
Description and Use
Lithium is a soft, silver to grayish-white (or yellow if exposed to air), odorless metal, crystalline mass or powder. It is used in the manufacture of storage batteries, heat transfer liquids and metal alloys. It is also used as a medication.
Reasons for Citation
� Lithium is on the Right to Know Hazardous Substance List because it is cited by DOT and NFPA.
�This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance List.
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS >>>> SEE BACK PAGE
Hazard Rating
HEALTH FLAMMABILITY REACTIVITY
Hazard Summary
NJDOH NFPA
- 3
- 2
- 2 W
SEE GLOSSARY ON PAGE 5.
FIRST AID
Hazard Rating Key: 0=minimal; 1=slight; 2=moderate; 3=serious; 4=severe
�Lithium can affect you when inhaled.
�Contact can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes. �Inhaling Lithium can irritate the nose and throat.
� Inhaling Lithium can irritate the lungs. Higher exposures
may cause a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary
edema), a medical emergency.
� Exposure to Lithium can cause loss of appetite, nausea and
vomiting.
� Lithium can cause headache, muscle weakness, loss of
coordination, confusion, seizures and coma.
�Lithium may affect the thyroid gland, kidneys and heart
function.
�Lithium is REACTIVE and a DANGEROUS EXPLOSION
HAZARD.
�Lithium is CORROSIVE when in contact with MOISTURE or
WATER.
Eye Contact
�Quickly brush off excess chemical from the face. Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 60 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses, if worn, while flushing. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. Seek medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact
�Quickly remove contaminated clothing. Immediately blot or brush off excess chemical and wash gently with large amounts of water for at least 60 minutes. DO NOT INTERRUPT WASHING. Seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation
�Remove the person from exposure.
�Begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions) if
breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. �Transfer promptly to a medical facility.
�Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after
overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
NJDEP Hotline: 1-877-927-6337
National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802
Workplace Exposure Limits
COMBUSTIBLE AND REACTIVE
MAY IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY IN AIR POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE
DO NOT USE WATER
No occupational exposure limits have been established for Lithium. However, it may pose a health risk. Always follow safe work practices.

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