Lithium Nitride

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Lithium Nitride

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. LI-N-02 , LI-N-03 , LI-N-04 , LI-N-05

CAS #: 26134-62-3

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Category 1
Pyrophoric solids
Category 1
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Target Organs - Respiratory system
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Do not allow contact with air
Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire
Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Store under an inert atmosphere
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Reacts violently with water

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS-No Weight %
Lithium nitride 26134-62-3 <=100

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is required.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician or poison
control center immediately. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled
the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a
one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Ingestion Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Most important symptoms and
effects
Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric
lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should
be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue
and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry sand. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Powder. Do not use water or foam. CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Reacts violently with water. Hazardous Combustion Products
Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Lithium oxide. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
NFPA
Health
3
Flammability
4
Instability
2
Physical hazards
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions
Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Environmental Precautions
Should not be released into the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate ground
water system. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Do not flush into
surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for Containment and CleanUp
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Do not
expose spill to water.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. If
swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Do not allow contact with water.
Storage
Corrosives area. Keep away from water or moist air. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies
Engineering Measures None under normal use conditions. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are
close to the workstation location. Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection 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 and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Solid
Appearance Red - Brown
Odor Ammoniacal
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 845 °C / 1553 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity 1.3 g/cm3
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Li3 N
Molecular Weight 34.82

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactive Hazard Yes
Stability Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Exposure to moist air or water. Exposure to moisture.
Incompatible Materials Strong bases, Oxidizing agent
Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Lithium oxide
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing. Reacts

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product Information
Component Information
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available. Developmental Effects No information available. Teratogenicity No information available. STOT - single exposure Respiratory system
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and
delayed
Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes
severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Persistence and Degradability May persist
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available. Mobility No

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT
UN-No UN2806
Proper Shipping Name LITHIUM NITRIDE
Hazard Class 4.3
Packing Group I
TDG
UN-No UN2806
Proper Shipping Name LITHIUM NITRIDE
Hazard Class 4.3
Packing Group I
IATA
UN-No UN2806
Proper Shipping Name LITHIUM NITRIDE
Hazard Class 4.3
Packing Group I
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN2806
Proper Shipping Name LITHIUM NITRIDE
Hazard Class 4.3
Packing Group I

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

United States of America Inventory
Component
Lithium nitride
CAS-No
26134-62-3
TSCA
Listed
TSCA Inventory notification
Active
TSCA - EPA Regulatory Flags
-
TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export
Not applicable
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL).
Lithium nitride
CAS-No
26134-62-3
DSL
-
NDSL
Listed
EINECS
247-475-2
PICCS
Listed
ENCS
-
AICS
Listed
IECSC
-
KECL
-
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act)
Not applicable
Clean Air Act
Not applicable
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA
Not applicable
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Component
Lithium nitride
Massachusetts
-
New Jersey
Listed
Pennsylvania
-
Illinois
-
Rhode Island
-
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product contains the following DHS chemicals:
Component
Lithium nitride
DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard
APA (A placarded amount)
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade
No information available

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.