Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Lithium metasilicate, 99%
CAS Registry Number: 10102-24-6
Formula: Li2SiO3
EINECS Number: 233-270-5
Chemical Family: metal silicate
Synonym: Silicic acid dilithium salt, Lithium silicate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 10102-24-6 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Causes severe irritation to eyes and skin. Lithium salts are toxic to the central nervous system and on
Emergency Overview:
repeated ingestion may damage kidneys and act as a teratogen
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin and eyes
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation of the eyes resulting in redness and watering.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact with moist skin causes irritation.
Inhalation: May cause difficulty in breathing and irritate the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May cause ulceration of esophagus and stomach.
May be harmful if swallowed. Lithium salts are toxic to the central nervous system. Irritation will occur at all
Acute Health Affects:
points of bodily contact.
Prolonged inhalation of silica dust can produce silicosis with impairment of the cardiopulmonary system.
Chronic Health Affects:
Lithium may cause kidney damage and act as a teratogen.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: none required
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and None
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate or ground limestone and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 89.94
Melting Point: 1201°
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 2.52
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: none
Decomposition Products: none
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
