Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Lithium chromate, min. 95%
CAS Registry Number: 14307-35-8
Formula: Li2CrO4
EINECS Number: 238-244-7
Chemical Family: chromate and dichromate salts
Synonym: Dilithium chromate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 14307-35-8 100% 0.05mg/m3 1mg/10m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. A recognized carcinogen. Lithium is toxic to the central nervous
Emergency Overview:
system and may damage kidneys and act as a teratogen.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin and eyes
Eye Contact: Causes irritatin of the eyes
Skin Contact: causes irritation of the skin
Inhalation: Causes inflammation and ulceration of the respiratory tract.
Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, shock, and
Ingestion:
convulsions.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Contact with breaks in the skin can cause ulceration.
Cancer hazard. May cause dermatitis, ulceration of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract, acute hepatitis,
Chronic Health Affects:
erosion and discoloration of the teeth. Possible reproductive hazard. May cause heritable genetic damage.
NTP: Yes
IARC: Yes
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: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: water, carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes of chromium oxides.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Strong oxidizer. May accelerate combustion of organics.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a sealed container. Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: yellow xtl.
Molecular Weight: 129.87
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with organics. Use good housekeeping practice to avoid accumulation of dust in work area.
Incompatibility: reducing agents, organic matter, active metals, phosphorus and sulfur.
Decomposition Products: none
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No specific information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: Carcinogen (as Cr (VI) compound)
Mutagenic Effects: Mutagen (as Cr (VI) compound)
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to the environment. Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the
Ecological Information:
aquatic environment.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Oxidizing Solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1479
Shipping Name (IATA): Oxidizing solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1479
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Reportable under SARA 313.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
