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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Use with adequate ventilation. Keep containers closed. Safety shower
and eyewash fountain should be within direct access.
Respiratory protection: Use a NIOSH-approved dust and mist respirator where spray mist
occurs. Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 C.F.R.
§1910.134)
Skin protection: Wear body-covering protective clothing and gloves.
Eye protection: Wear chemical goggles.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Liquid.
Color: Clear to opalescent white.
Odor: Odorless or musty odor.
pH: Approximately 10.8
Density: 1.2 g/cm
3
(20ºC); 25º Bé; 10.0 lbs/gal
Solubility in water: Miscible.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: This material is stable under all conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to avoid: None.
Materials to avoid: Gels and generates heat when mixed with acid. Absorbs carbon dioxide on
exposure to air. May react with ammonium salts resulting in evolution of
ammonia gas. Flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on contact with
aluminum, tin, lead, and zinc.
Hazardous decomposition
products: Hydrogen.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Data: When tested for primary irritation potential, a similar material caused
moderate irritation to the eyes and moderate irritation to the skin.
Subchronic Data: Repeated ingestion or ingestion of large doses of soluble lithium
compounds is reported to cause temporary mental function impairment.
Special Studies: Repeated ingestion or ingestion of large doses of soluble lithium
compounds during pregnancy is reported to cause fetal abnormalities.
Frequent ingestion over extended periods of time of gram quantities of
silicates is associated with the formation kidney stones and other siliceous
urinary calculi in humans. Lithium silicate is not listed by IARC, NTP or
OSHA as a carcinogen.