FOOTE MINERAL CO -- LITHIUM BROMIDE  -- 6810-00-797-8619
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITHIUM BROMIDE
MSDS Date:10/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-797-8619
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FOOTE MINERAL CO
Address:RT 100
City:EXTON
State:PA
ZIP:19341
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-889-9605
Emergency Phone Num:215-363-6500
Preparer's Name:D. B. COGHLAN
CAGE:07660
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMETALL FOOTE CORPORATION
Address:348 HOLIDAY INN DR
Box:City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
Phone:704-739-2501
CAGE:07660

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LITHIUM BROMIDE
CAS:7550-35-8
RTECS #:OJ5755000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:5MG/CUM AS N DUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 MOUSE =1680MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:AT HIGHER LEVEL CONCENTRATION
    MAY CAUSE TREMOR,DIARRHEA,VOMITING OR EFFECT CNS CAUSE DROWSINESS
    OR HYPERTENSION. CHRONIC:NOT KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN OR LUNG IRRITATION ARE THE FIRST SYMPTOMS
    OF OVEREXPOSURE.AT HIGHER CONCENTRATION MAY CAUSE TREMOR,DIARRHEA,
    VOMITING OR EFFECT THE CNS CAUSING DROWSINESS OR HYPERTENSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES:FLUSH EYES THOROUGHLY
    WITH POTABLE WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR,SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE NOTED. NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.AVOID MOISTURE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    EXTREME HEAT.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF
    ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL LENGTH CLOTHING,FOR SKIN PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN:DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1020F,549C
Spec Gravity:3.464
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, COLORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE NOTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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