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SAFETY DATA SHEET
LITHIUM
FLUORIDE
OPTICAL CRYSTAL
According to Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 (REACH)


1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND THE COMPANY
CHEMICAL NAME: Lithium
SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES: LiF
DESCRIPTION:
USAGE: Optical
APPEARANCE:
SUPPLIER:
CRYSTRAN LTD, 1 Broom Road Business Park, Poole, Dorset UK BH12 4PA  +44 1202 307650  sales@crystran.co.uk
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
If swallowed causes nausea, vomiting, stomach pains and diarrhoea. Also harmful in contact with skin. Particular care must be exercised when machining and creating dust or particles. Class 6.1

Signal: Warning

Prevention:
P262
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product
Response:
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison centre or doctor. Rinse mouth.
P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a poison centre or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT NAME
CAS number
EC number (EINECS)
UN number
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Wash off thoroughly with soap and water. Gently dry area with clean towel. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before re-use. INHALATION:
Remove to uncontaminated area. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may administer oxygen. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Obtain medical attention. INGESTION:
Induce vomiting if conscious and as directed by a properly qualified personnel. Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS. Obtain Medical Attention Immediately!
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS:

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP: Wear suitable protective clothing & equipment as listed under Exposure / Personal protection. Take up and containerize for proper
disposal. Avoid making dust. Containerize any cleaning materials used for proper disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid skin contact. Protect against physical damage and avoid generating dust. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep away from foodstuffs. Keep away from acids and strong bases.
CRYSTRAN LTD
1, Broom Road Business Park, Poole, Dorset, UK BH12 4PA
SAFETY DATA SHEET
LITHIUM
FLUORIDE
OPTICAL CRYSTAL
According to Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 (REACH)

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective gloves made of nitrile rubber (0.11mm) are required. Use of a laboratory coat is suggested. Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields are required if
there is any possibility of chipping or dust creation. Respirators must be worn when the threshold limit is exceeded. Provide adequate general mechanical ventilation,
and local exhaust ventilation.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OEL) = 2.5 mg/m3 as Fluoride in 8 hour Time Weighted Average (TWA)

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE :
Clear glassy geometric shapes, no odour. pH IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION: Not
BOILING POINT (760mm Hg) 1676C
MELTING POINT: 842C
FLASH POINT: Not
FLAMMABILITY: Not
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: Not
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.64
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Slightly soluble; 270mg/100ml H2O at 20C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable under normal conditions of storage and use. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Liberates toxic hydrogen fluoride gas in contact with mineral acid. MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Acids, Oxidisers, Concentrated Hot Sulphuric Acid
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXIC DOSE - LD50
143 mg/kg (oral, rat); 119mg/kg (oral, mouse) CARCINOGENICITY
MUTAGENICITY/TERATOGENICITY
TOXICOLOGICAL FINDINGS
If swallowed causes nausea, vomiting, stomach pains and diarrhoea. Also harmful in contact with skin. Particular care must be exercised when machining and creating dust or particles.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following applies to inorganic fluorides in general: biological effects: fish: L idus LC50 660mg/l; bacteria:Ps putida toxic from 231 mg/l up; algae: Sc quadricauda
toxic from 249mg/l up; protozoa:E.sulcatum toxic from 101mg/l up; U parduczi toxic from 71mg/l up (all values as NaF). Hazard to drinking water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS:
Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and are covered by regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Toxic solid, inorganic, N.O.S. (Lithium Fluoride)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: Xn

Risk Phrases: R25-36/37/38
swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrases:
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Note that the Risk and Safety Phrases included here for completeness are being replaced with the GHS Hazard and Precautionary statements given in section 2.

TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION DATE: April 2012
Supercedes issue of June 2007 (Changes in Section: 1, 2, 3, (2 & 3 reversed), 8, 14, 15 The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and must be used only as a guide. CRYSTRAN LTD
1, Broom Road Business Park, Poole, Dorset, UK BH12 4PA

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