SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Lithium tert-butoxide
Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. LI-TBOX-02-P
, LI-TBOX-03-P
, LI-TBOX-04-P
CAS #: 1907-33-1
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)
Flammable solids Category 2
Acute oral toxicity Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Flammable solid
Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
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
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
Rinse mouth
Do NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
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 %
2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, lithium salt / 1907-33-1 / >95
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.
Ingestion
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
Most important symptoms and effects
None reasonably foreseeable. 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 chemical, soda ash, lime or sand. approved class D extinguishers.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
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
Flammable. Water reactive. Combustible material. Produce flammable gases on contact with water.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
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.
NFPA
Health - 0
Flammability - 0
Instability - 0
Physical hazards
W
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid dust formation.
Environmental Precautions
Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation.
Storage
Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification and/or product
label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep container tightly closed. Keep
away from heat, sparks and flame. Corrosives area. Flammables area. Keep under
nitrogen. 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 limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures
None under normal use conditions.
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 Powder Solid
Appearance Off-white
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No information available
pH 7
Melting Point/Range No data available
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 0.890
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula C4H9LiO
Molecular Weight 80.06
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard Yes
Stability Reacts violently with water. Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatible Materials Acids, Water, Oxidizing agent
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Hazardous Polymerization No information available. Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
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 None known
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
Do not empty into drains.
Persistence and Degradability
Soluble in water. Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation
No information available.
Mobility
Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility
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 UN2925
Proper Shipping Name Flammable solid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s.
Technical Name 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, lithium salt
Hazard Class 4.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN2925
Proper Shipping Name FLAMMABLE SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC,N.O.S. Hazard Class 4.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN2925
Proper Shipping Name Flammable solid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s. Hazard Class 4.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN2925
Proper Shipping Name Flammable solid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s. Hazard Class 4.1
Subsidiary Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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
Not applicable
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 does not contain any DHS chemicals. 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.
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