Material Safety Data Sheet
                                                                       Lithium Bromide
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Lithium Bromide
Catalog Numbers: SC-18261

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
Chemical Name: Lithium Bromide
CAS No.: 7550-35-8
Percent  98%
EINECS/ELINCS:231-439-8
Hazard Symbols: Xn,Xi,F+
Risk Phrases: Not available
 
Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
Harmful if swallowed.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).

Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin: Chronic ingestion may cause dizziness, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances, tremors, and mental confusion. Exposure to bromides may cause rashes, especially of the face (resembling acne) and boils. Anhydrous lithium brimide is extremely hygroscopic and contact with tissue can produce a dehydrating action resulting in localized burns.
Ingestion: May cause central nervous system depression. May cause disturbed blood electrolyte balance. Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation. Large doses of lithium may cause dizziness, prostration, and kidney damage. Dehydration, weight loss, slurred speech, blurred vision, sensory loss, ataxia, tremors, and convulsions may occur. May be harmful if swallowed. May produce depression, emaciation with severe cases resulting in pyschosis and mental deterioration.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found. 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. 

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: DOT recommendations-for small fires, use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
Extinguishing Media: Use mist of water, carbon dioxide, sand, dry powder, foam.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:Sweep-up/absorb in suitable material, place in a container and hold for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after pickup is complete.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Hand: The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.  Handle with gloves.

Exposure effects: Chronic ingestion may cause dizziness, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances, tremors, and mental confusion. Prolonged absorption may affect electrolyte balance and impair kidney function. Dehydration, weight loss, skin effects, and thyroid disturbances have been reported. Chronic exposure may cause kidney damage.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 

Physical State: Powder
Color: White
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling point: 1265 °C
Melting Point: 550 °C(lit.)
Auto ignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not reported
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Water Solubility: 61 g/100 mL (25 º C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.57 g/mL at 25 °C
Molecular Formula: BrLi
Molecular Weight:86.85

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen bromide, oxides of lithium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:OJ5755000
Toxicity Data[LD50/LC50]:Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1840 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2353 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1800 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:Lithium bromide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:See actual entry in RTECS for complete information

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Eco-toxicity:Fish toxicity LC50: 100 mg/l

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Product: Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. 
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
Hazard Symbols: Xn,Xi,F+
Risk Phrases:
       S12 Extremely Flammable
       S22 Harmful if swallowed
       S36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
      
Safety Phrases:
       S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
       2

Section 16 - Additional Information
The above information is believed to be accurate but does not suppose to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Reagent World makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information. Users should make their own investigations to determine the accountability of the information for their purposes in particular. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential of exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.