SDS
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components). Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. May
cause severe burning pain in the mouth and stomach with vomiting and diarrhea of dark
blood. Blood pressure may decrease. Brownish or yellowish stains may be seen around the
mouth. Swelling of the throat may cause shortness of breath and choking. May cause lung
damage if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Ingestion may cause
irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Harmful if swallowed.
Component Information
Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Lithium carbonate
554-13-2
- - > 2.17 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
Nickel oxide
1313-99-1
> 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
Itching. Rashes. Hives. Erythema (skin redness). Burning. May cause blindness. Coughing
and/ or wheezing.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization
May cause sensitization in susceptible persons. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Mutagenic Effects
No information available.
Carcinogenicity
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Nickel oxide
1313-99-1
A1 Group 1 Known X
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
A1 - Known Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Known - Known Carcinogen
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor)
X - Present
Reproductive toxicity
No information available.
STOT - single exposure
No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Based on
classification criteria from the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200), this product has been determined to cause systemic target organ toxicity from
chronic or repeated exposure. (STOT RE).
Chronic Toxicity
Chronic exposure to corrosive fumes/gases may cause erosion of the teeth followed by jaw
necrosis. Bronchial irritation with chronic cough and frequent attacks of pneumonia are
common. Gastrointestinal disturbances may also be seen. Contains a known or suspected
carcinogen. Avoid repeated exposure. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. May
cause adverse effects on the bone marrow and blood-forming system. May cause adverse
liver effects.
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