Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Lithium cyclopentadienide, 97%
CAS Registry Number: 16733-97-4
Formula: C5H5Li
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metallocene
Synonym: Cyclopentadienyl lithium
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 16733-97-4 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Dust or vapors are corrosive and may be toxic if inhalaed, swallowed or contacted with the skin. Lithium
Emergency Overview:
compounds are toxic to the central nervous system and may damage kidneys and act as a teratogen.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes.
Eye Contact: Causes burns to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes burns to the skin.
Inhalation: Dust corrosive to mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Vapors may be toxic.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause burns to the mouth, throat, and esophagus. May be toxic.
Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhea, kidney injury and central
Acute Health Affects:
nervous system depression.
Chronic effects of exposure to lithium compounds include kidney damage, gastrointestinal disturbances,
Chronic Health Affects:
fatigue, and thyroid damage. May be a teratogen.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: Unknown
Explosion Limits: Unknown
Extinguishing Medium: dry chemical only.
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Flammable. If involved in a fire this material may release toxic and corrosive fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Water liberates cyclopentadiene, a toxic, flammable liquid
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Remove ignition sources. Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non
Spill and Leak Procedures:
combustible adsorbent and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Handle and store the material under an inert dry atmosphere of nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: off-white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 72.04
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: Irritating pine oil odor
Solubility in Water: reacts with water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive, moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with moisture or mineral acids.
Incompatibility: water, alcohols, oxidizers and mineral acids
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and lithium hydroxide
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Corrosive Solids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1759
Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive Solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1759
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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