FOOTE MINERAL CO -- LITHIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00F005828
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITHIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F005828
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FOOTE MINERAL CO/EXTON, PA 19341
Emergency Phone Num:(215) 363-6500
CAGE:07660
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMETALL FOOTE CORPORATION
Address:348 HOLIDAY INN DR
Box:City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
Phone:704-739-2501
CAGE:07660

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LITHIUM CARBONATE
CAS:554-13-2
RTECS #:OJ5800000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM-DUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OR INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES: TREMOR
    AND NAUSEA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: PRACTICE PROPER HYGIENE. EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH
    POTABLE WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION OR INGESTION: OF
    ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE (OVER 1000MG) SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND RETURN TO CONTAINER. SMALL
    QUANTITIES MAY BE WASHED AWAY WITH WATER. WE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT DURING CLEANUP.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:THOROUGHLY CLEAN EQUIPMENT BEFORE
    REPAIRS. WASH OUT W/WATER & COLLECT THE SOLUTION IN STORAGE
    NTAINERS.
Other Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING CLEANUP OR REPAIR TO
    PREVENT THE LITHIUM CARBONATE FROM CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATORS IF TLV >5 MG/CUM
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PLASTIC
Eye Protection:DUST GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL LENGTH CLOTHING HELP PREVENT CONTACT
    WITH BODY MOISTURE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 7/25/85. PH: 11.4

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Vapor Pres:0
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES OR POWDER. ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONCENTRATED ACIDS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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