Product Name: Lithium Tartrate Monohydrate
Synonyms: Lithium dihydroxybutanedioate, Lithium tartrate, Monohydrate, L-tartaric acid lithium salt
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, research purposes
Supplier: Chemical distributor or manufacturer details available on product label
Emergency Contact: Refer to local regulations and supplier information
CAS Number: 6147-18-6
EC Number: 204-906-2
REACH Registration Number: Available upon request from supplier
Address: Refer to section on supplier identification
Classification: Not categorized as hazardous according to GHS
Hazard Statements: Lithium compounds may affect the central nervous system, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin
Symbol: Not assigned specific pictogram
Signal Word: None assigned
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using material. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Potential Health Effects: Eye and skin irritant. Prolonged exposure may cause dehydration or toxic effects depending on absorption.
Environmental Impact: May be harmful to aquatic organisms if released in large quantities.
Chemical Name: Lithium Tartrate Monohydrate
Common Name: Lithium tartrate
Molecular Formula: C4H5LiO6
Molecular Weight: 172.02 g/mol
Concentration: 100% (pure material unless otherwise stated)
Impurities: No significant impurities known
Additives: None indicated
UN Number: Not regulated
General Advice: Move affected person to fresh air. Seek medical attention for any persistent symptoms.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical help.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical help if symptoms occur.
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness.
Medical Attention: Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, CO2, water spray, foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No specific restrictions. Regular methods are appropriate.
Hazards from Combustion: May release carbon oxides, lithium oxides under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use standard protective gear.
Protective Actions: Remove combustible materials nearby. Stay upwind from fire area.
Firefighting Instructions: Cool containers with water spray if exposed to fire.
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid creating dust.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers and waterways.
Methods for Clean-Up: Sweep or scoop material into suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dust.
Reference to Other Sections: Refer to personal protection and disposal considerations.
Decontamination: Wash spill area with ample water after collecting material.
Safe Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Minimize dust formation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Avoid moisture. Separate from incompatible substances.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, bases.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling.
Specific End Uses: Suitable for laboratory use as specified.
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits for lithium tartrate monohydrate.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or work in fume hood.
Personal Protection: Wear safety goggles, gloves, and lab coat.
Respiratory Protection: Use dust mask or respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent from entering drains and environment.
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Slightly acidic in solution
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable
Vapor Pressure: Not relevant at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Unknown
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Non-reactive under normal conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Contact with strong oxidizing agents may cause reaction
Conditions to Avoid: Excess moisture, high heat
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May release lithium oxide, carbon oxides on decomposition
Acute Toxicity: Data limited, oral LD50 estimated to be moderately toxic
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Symptoms: May cause irritation, headache, nausea, CNS effects
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may lead to effects on kidneys or nervous system
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No evidence from available data
Reproductive Toxicity: Data on lithium compounds suggest possible risk with prolonged exposure
Sensitization: Not known to cause sensitization
Eco-toxicity: Limited data on lithium tartrate; lithium compounds at high concentrations may be toxic to aquatic life
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be slowly biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential due to water solubility
Mobility in Soil: High mobility due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Large spills could affect aquatic systems
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, national, and international law
Recommended Disposal: Take to authorized chemical waste facility. Do not release into environment.
Container Disposal: Rinse containers before disposal, then recycle or landfill as allowed by regulation
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Securely pack and label material during transport to prevent leaks and spills
Additional Information: Not subject to transport regulations for hazardous materials
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Not listed by major chemical regulatory agencies as a controlled or hazardous substance
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting
TSCA Status: Listed or compliant
REACH Regulation: Provided under supplier assurance
OSHA Hazard Communication: Meets criteria for laboratory chemical
Other Country-Specific Regulations: Refer to local requirements for workplace safety
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