Product Name: Lithium Lactate
Chemical Formula: C3H5LiO3
Molecular Weight: 96.01 g/mol
Synonyms: Lithoum 2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS Number: 867-55-0
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, manufacture of substances
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Classification: Acute Toxicity – Oral, Skin, Eye Irritation; Specific Target Organ Toxicity
GHS Label Elements: Hazard pictograms: exclamation mark; Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed; Causes skin and eye irritation; May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes; Wash hands thoroughly; Wear protective gloves and eye protection
Other Hazards: Dust generation may irritate mucous membranes
Chemical Name: Lithium Lactate
CAS Number: 867-55-0
Concentration: ≥99%
Impurities: Trace inorganic salts & water (≤0.5%)
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep at rest; seek medical attention if symptoms persist; provide oxygen if breathing is difficult
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing and shoes
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses; continue rinsing; seek medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention immediately; give water only if person is conscious
Most important symptoms: Irritation, redness, coughing, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water streams may spread material
Specific Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of lithium oxides, carbon oxides on combustion
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Firefighting Instructions: Move containers from fire area if possible without risk; use water spray to cool unopened containers
Personal Precautions: Evacuate personnel to safe area; use proper protective equipment including respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release into drains, sewers, surface or ground water
Methods for Containment: Absorb spill with inert material (sand, diatomaceous earth); avoid dust formation
Cleanup Procedures: Collect spilled material in suitable, closed containers for disposal; ventilate area and wash spill site after cleanup
Handling: Use local exhaust or general room ventilation; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing; do not breathe dust; wash thoroughly after handling
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, moisture, strong oxidizers, acids; keep container tightly closed
Special Precautions: Use only non-sparking tools; keep away from incompatible substances
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH limits for lithium lactate; handle as nuisance dust: 10 mg/m³ (total dust)
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low; use process enclosures; local exhaust recommended
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical safety goggles, gloves (nitrile or neoprene), lab coat, appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and at end of work period, remove contaminated clothing, do not eat, drink or smoke during use
Appearance: White crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: No data
pH: 6.0 – 8.5 (10% solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Not established; estimated above 120°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: No data
Flammability (solid, gas): Not classified as flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: 1.25 – 1.35 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: Above 120°C; releases toxic fumes
Viscosity: Not applicable to solids
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, moisture, halogenated compounds
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, exposure to moisture, sources of ignition
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, lithium oxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Data specific for lithium lactate is limited; oral LD50 (rat) is estimated at 500-1000 mg/kg
Irritation Studies: Causes moderate eye and skin irritation, respiratory tract irritation
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may affect kidney, nervous system if significant absorption occurs; lithium salts have known neurological risks
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity: No information available
Reproductive Toxicity: Lithium compounds can affect embryonic development at high doses
Target Organs: Central nervous system, kidneys
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Existing kidney, neurological, or skin conditions
Ecotoxicity: Data limited for lithium lactate itself; lithium ions may be toxic to aquatic organisms at high concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Lactate component is biodegradable; lithium ion is persistent
Bioaccumulation Potential: Lithium does not significantly bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: High solubility in water; may leach through soil easily
Other Adverse Effects: Large releases may contribute to elevated lithium levels in local environments, disrupt aquatic systems
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations; use authorized chemical waste disposal service
Product Disposal: Do not discharge to surface water, storm sewers; collect and send to licensed chemical disposal company
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and dispose of as hazardous waste
Special Precautions: Neutralize small amounts with dilute acid only under controlled conditions; avoid dust release
UN Number: Not regulated as a dangerous good for transport by land, air, or sea
Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not considered a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Avoid package breakage, keep away from incompatible materials during transport
US Federal Regulations: Not listed on SARA Title III Section 313; subject to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard as hazardous due to irritation
TSCA Inventory: Listed
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Europe (REACH): Registration requirements may apply; consult ECHA for current status
Other International Regulations: Complies with WHMIS (Canada), GHS labeling
Labeling Requirements: Appropriate hazard and precautionary statements required on containers and shipping labels
Workplace Classification: Handle as hazardous substance under appropriate local laws
