J T BAKER INC -- LITHIUM CARBONATE, 4919  -- 6810-00N069571
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITHIUM CARBONATE, 4919
MSDS Date:03/03/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069571
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:LITHIUM CARBONATE (2:1); (LITHIUM CARBONATE)
    LD50(ORAL,RAT):525 MG/KG
CAS:554-13-2
RTECS #:OJ5800000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN
    CONTACT:IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE
    IDENTIFIED. INGESTION:IRRITATION AND BURNS OF MOUTH AND THROAT,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIO USNESS, CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DEPRESSION. CHRONIC:KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE. TARGET
    ORGANS, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:CARCINOGENICITY, REPRODUCTIVE
    EFFECTS:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
    IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYG EN. PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER.
    EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED. TOXIC GASES
    PRODUCED:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN
    SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND
    COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL  AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR'S NEUTRACITR-2 OR BUCAIMR CAUSTIC NEUTRALIZERS
    ARE REC FOR SPILLS OF PROD.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. KEEP IN
    TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY
    PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1328F,720C
Spec Gravity:2.11 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLUORINE, WATER, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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