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Product Name: Lithium Nitrate
Chemical Formula: LiNO3
CAS Number: 7790-69-4
Synonyms: Nitric acid, lithium salt; Lithium saltpeter
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, heat exchange medium, oxidizing agent in ceramics and pyrotechnics, airbag gas generant, specialty glass production
Supplier Details: Name, address, phone number, and emergency contact listed on supplier’s official MSDS
Emergency Telephone Number: ChemTrec 1-800-424-9300 or regional emergency system
GHS Classification: Oxidizing solid (Category 3), Acute toxicity oral (Category 4), Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Label Elements: Pictogram, signal word “Warning”, hazard statement codes (H272, H302, H319)
Hazard Statements: May intensify fire by acting as an oxidizer; harmful if swallowed; causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, and combustible material; avoid breathing dust; wash hands thoroughly after handling; wear eye protection, gloves, and appropriate PPE
Other Hazards: Dust can cause irritation to respiratory tract; strong oxidizer increases fire risk in contact with organic material; spilled powder slippery underfoot
Chemical Name: Lithium Nitrate
Synonyms: Lithium saltpeter
CAS Number: 7790-69-4
EC Number: 232-218-9
Concentration: 98-100% Lithium Nitrate (remaining impurities <1%)
Impurities: Usually water and traces of sodium or potassium nitrates
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately, keep person comfortable and at rest, seek medical attention if symptoms persist like persistent coughing, throat burning, or difficulty breathing
Skin Contact: Thoroughly wash exposed skin with mild soap and plenty of room-temperature water, remove contaminated clothing, consult a physician if skin irritation or redness develops
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse eyes gently with copious amounts of water, lifting upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, call a doctor
Ingestion: Rinse mouth well, never induce vomiting, offer water if conscious, seek prompt medical treatment for stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or symptoms of lithium toxicity
Most Important Symptoms: Eye redness, irritation, stomach pain, dizziness, possible convulsions from large dosages
Notes to Physician: Symptomatic and supportive treatment, monitor for electrolyte imbalances from ingestion
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, flooding quantities of water, carbon dioxide or dry chemical may be used for small fires though less effective against oxidizer-driven combustion
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid dry chemical powder and foam on large fires, as agent may not control oxidizer-driven combustion
Hazards from Combustion: Toxic oxides of nitrogen, lithium oxide fumes
Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full bunker gear
Advice for Firefighters: Approach upwind; cool containers with plenty of water; move material away from fire zone if safe to do so; protect against runoff entering waterways which can lead to nitrate contamination
Additional Information: Strong oxidizing agent; can accelerate burning of combustible materials; containers may violently rupture under fire conditions
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate space, keep unprotected persons away, avoid contact with dust, wear appropriate respiratory, eye, and skin protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spilled material from entering water systems or sewer, notify environmental authorities if significant release occurs
Cleanup Methods: Carefully sweep or shovel solid material into appropriate container for disposal, avoid producing dust, wash contaminated surfaces with plenty of water, avoid mixing with organic or combustibles
Disposal: Contain all sweeping residues for proper disposal according to local environmental regulations, decontaminate affected areas
Handling: Store and handle away from all sources of heat, ignition, and combustible materials. Prevent ingestion, inhalation, and skin or eye contact by using engineered controls and personal protective equipment. Avoid dust accumulation and maintain good housekeeping practices. Handle in well-ventilated area to control airborne concentrations.
Storage: Keep in tightly closed container, store in cool dry area, segregate from organic substances, acids, and flammable materials. Use only materials compatible with oxidizers for storage vessels. Maintain secondary containment for large inventories to control accidental spills.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, organic materials, reducing agents, powdered metals, hydrides, and flammable substances.
Safe Packaging: Corrosion-resistant and sealed containers, labeled properly according to hazard class and local regulations.
Exposure Limits: Occupational exposure limit not established for lithium nitrate; observe general dust exposure guidance (ACGIH TLV for nuisance dust 10 mg/m3 total dust, 3 mg/m3 respirable fraction).
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosure, ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment: Approved safety goggles or face shield, chemical resistant gloves (nitrile, PVC), lab coat or long sleeves, and dust mask or respirator (NIOSH-N95 or equivalent) for dust-forming operations.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, arms, and face thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking; remove and clean contaminated clothing.
Special Protective Measures: Emergency eyewash and safety shower facilities required in working area.
Appearance: White crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH (1% Solution): Approx. 6-8
Melting Point: 264 °C (507 °F)
Boiling Point: Decomposes at 600 °C (1112 °F)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not relevant for solid
Flammability: Non-flammable but supports combustion as oxidizer
Upper/Lower Flammability: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperatures
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: 2.38 g/cm3
Solubility: Soluble in water (approx. 50 g/100 mL at 20 °C), slightly soluble in ethanol
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: 600 °C
Viscosity: Not relevant for solid
Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
Decomposition: Releases toxic nitrogen oxides and lithium oxide fumes at high temperature.
Reactivity: Strong oxidizer, reacts vigorously with organic materials, acids, reducing agents, and certain metals.
Hazardous Reactions: May cause fire or explosion in presence of combustible substances.
Incompatible Materials: Sulfur, phosphorus, powdered metals, hydrides, strong acids.
Polymerization: Polymerization does not occur.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) approx. 1190 mg/kg. Moderately toxic by oral exposure. Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild to moderate irritation with redness or dryness on prolonged or repeated exposure.
Eye Damage/Irritation: Strongly irritating, causing redness, pain, and serious irritation.
Inhalation: Dust inhalation can irritate respiratory tract, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Chronic Effects: May impact central nervous system, kidney, and thyroid with chronic or high dose exposure. Prolonged uptake can lead to lithium toxicity including tremors, confusion, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: No conclusive animal data to indicate mutagenicity or carcinogenicity.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified as reproductive toxin, but high lithium exposure has been studied for developmental effects.
Other Effects: Aggravates pre-existing respiratory and skin conditions on exposure to dust.
Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with short-term exposure, particularly in freshwater ecosystems.
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic compound, does not readily degrade, persistence likely in environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low; lithium salts do not significantly bioaccumulate in food chains.
Mobility in Soil: Mobile in soil; high water solubility means potential to enter and move through groundwater.
Other Adverse Effects: High concentrations of nitrates may promote algal blooms and oxygen depletion if released into water systems.
Waste Disposal Methods: Place in marked hazardous waste container; dispose of according to federal, regional, state, or local regulations. Incineration or landfill only in qualified facilities permitted for oxidizer and hazardous chemical disposal.
Contaminated Packaging: Empty packaging must be rinsed and treated as hazardous if contamination suspected. Dispose containers through hazardous waste program.
Sewage Disposal: Do not allow product or residue to enter drains, sewers, or surface water.
Special Precautions: Consult environmental agency and waste disposal experts for guidance in case of uncertainty.
UN Number: 2722
UN Proper Shipping Name: Lithium Nitrate
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizing substances)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant but must prevent release to waterways during transport
Special Precautions: Keep away from organic materials and sources of ignition during transport. Protect containers from physical damage.
Label Required: Oxidizer label plus standard chemical transport markings.
US Regulations: OSHA Hazardous Chemical, SARA Title III Section 313 (reportable); TSCA inventory listed
EU Regulations: REACH registered; Classed as oxidizer and irritant according to CLP regulation (EC 1272/2008)
Canada: WHMIS Classification: Oxidizing Material, Controlled Product
Australia: Listed in Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Other Regulations: Subject to restrictions in transportation and workplace safety programs where oxidizers are controlled. Consult national, state, and local laws for storage, handling, and disposal requirements in your area.
