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Lithium Hypochlorite
SDS Reference: 4541SDS05
Product Code: 4541
Revision 05
Date: 29 May 2015
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product name: Lithium Hypochlorite
Date 29 May 2015
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1.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1
Product Identifier:
Lithium Hypochlorite
1.1.2
Product code:
4541
1.1.3
Sales name:
Lithium Hypochlorite
1.2
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:
SU3 Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites.
SU 24 Scientific research and development.
Do not use for private purposes (household)
1.3
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet: Leverton-Clarke Ltd:
Unit 13-15 Sherrington Way
Lister Road Industrial Estate
Basingstoke, Hants
RG22 4DQ, England
1.4
Emergency telephone number:
(Mon-Fri 0800-1700 UK Time) +44(0)1256 810393
(Outside above hours)+44(0)7801 357865
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1
2.1.1
Classification of the substance or mixture:
CLP Classification:
Oxidizing solids (Category 2)
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
H302
Skin corrosion (Category 1B)
H314
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) H400
2.2
Label elements:
2.2.1 Label elements-CLP Classification
2.2.1.1 Hazard Pictogram(s):
Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Very toxic to aquatic life.
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2.2.1.2 Signal word:
Danger
2.2.1.3 Hazard Statements:
As listed in sub-section 2.1.1
Only the wording of the hazard statement itself needs to go on the label
2.2.1.4 Precautionary Statements:
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
2.3
Other hazard information
None
3.
COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1
Substances
Chemical Name
CAS No
EC No
% w/w
Lithium Hypochlorite
13840-33-0
237-558-1
c.100
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult aphysician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth
with
water. Consult a physician
4.2
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
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To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated., Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache
4.3
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
no data available
5.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1
Extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Hydrogen chloride gas, Lithium oxides
Special protective actions for fire-fighters:
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Wear protective suit.
5.2
5.3
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF MATERIAL
6.1
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
6.2
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge
into the environment must be avoided.
6.3
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum
cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see
section 13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Contact Leverton-Clarke for advice regarding recycling.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from sources
of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.Normal measures for
preventive fire protection.
7.2
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.3
Specific end uses:
no data available
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8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1
Control parameters:
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2
Exposure controls
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Engineering controls:
UK Law (COSHH) imposes a duty on the employer to take all reasonable precautions and to
exercise all due diligence to ensure that exposure is kept far below the maximum exposure limit
as is reasonably practicable. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory
practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
8.3
Environmental exposure controls
The substance should only be used in a bunded area to prevent escape to the external
environment.
Local exhaust ventilation should be used where there is a chance of dust being generated.
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9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Odour:
Odour threshold:
pH:
Melting point:
Boiling Point:
Flash Point:
Evaporation rate:
Flammability:
Flammable limits:
Vapour pressure:
Relative density:
Solubility in water:
Partition coefficient:
Autoignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature:
Viscosity:
Explosive properties:
Oxidising properties:
White granular solid
Chlorine odour
No data available
10 (1% solution)
Decomposes at 135°C
1336 °C
No data available
No data available
Not flammable
No data available
No data available
0.531 g/cm3 (20 °C)
43% w/w at 25OC
No data available
No data available
135OC
No data available
No data available
Oxidizer
9.2
Other information:
Extremely hygroscopic.
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1
Reactivity:
No data available
Chemical stability:
Stable if stored according to sub-section 7.2
Possibility of hazardous reaction:
No data available
Conditions to avoid:
Storage with incompatibles, heat and moisture.
Incompatible materials:
Reducing agents, Organic materials, Powdered metals, acids, Bases, Copper, Nickel, Iron and
iron salts.
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products:
Decomposes to oxygen, chlorine gases and lithium oxides products.
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1
Information on toxicological effects
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Acute toxicity
no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: 3 - Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Lithium hypochlorite)
Reproductive toxicity
Overexposure may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory animals.
Developmental Toxicity - rat - Oral
Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus). Specific
Developmental
Abnormalities: Musculoskeletal system.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of
the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Eyes Causes eye burns.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated., Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache
Additional Information
RTECS: NH3486000
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1
Toxicity:
Toxicity to fish
LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 0.2 mg/l - 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0.037 μg/l - 48 h
other aquatic invertebrates.
12.2
Persistence and degradability:
no data available
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Bioaccumulative potential:
no data available
Mobility in soil:
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
no data available
Other adverse effects:
Very toxic to aquatic life.
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1
Waste treatment methods:
Leverton-Clarke is licensed to dispose of these preparations by recycling and also to waste.
Contact Leverton-Clarke for details.
Suitable methods:
Any waste must not be discharged to sewer or river unless a written discharge consent has been
issued by the appropriate authority (in the UK this is the local water authority or the
Environment Agency). This procedure should be carried out by suitable trained personnel,
using appropriate equipment.
Packaging must be thoroughly rinsed with water before disposal or recycling. Wash water
should be disposed of as above. Containers, even when cleaned, are considered to be a
controlled waste and the duty of care still applies.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1
UN Number:
ADR/RID: 1471
IMDG: 1471
IATA: 1471
UN Proper shipping name:
ADR/RID: LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE
IMDG: LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE
IATA: Lithium hypochlorite
Transport hazard class(es):
ADR/RID: 5.1 150(b)
IMDG: 5.1
IATA: 5.1
Packing group:
ADR/RID: II
IMDG: II
IATA: II
Environmental hazards:
ADR/RID: yes
IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: no
Special precautions for user:
no data available
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC code:
Not applicable
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture:
The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP Regulation.
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15.2
Chemical Safety Assessment:
A chemical safety assessment hasn’t been carried out
16.
OTHER INFORMATION
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Workers should be trained to handle hazardous chemicals. It is recommended that they are
familiar with the contents of this safety data sheet. This safety data sheet is not a risk
assessment. Recipients are advised to make their own risk assessment as required by other
Health and Safety legislations.
References:
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com
www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/table1.pdf
ADR Regulations 2011 (ISBN 9789211391404)