SAFETY DATA SHEET

1   PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:    Lithium Cobaltite

Formula:             LiCoO₂

Supplier:             ESPI Metals

                            1050 Benson Way

                            Ashland, OR 97520

Telephone:          800-638-2581

Fax:                     541-488-8313

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Emergency:         Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)

Recommended Uses:   Scientific Research

2   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Sensitization - skin, category 1,  Carcinogenicity, category 2.

GHS Label Elements:

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H317  May cause an allergic skin reaction  H351  Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statements: P201  Obtain special instructions before use,  P202  Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood,  P261  Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray,  P272  Contaminated clothing should  not be allowed out of the workplace,  P280  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection,  P302+P352  IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water,  P333+P313  If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention,  P308+P313  IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention,  P362+P364  Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse,  P405  Store locked up,  P501  Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.

3   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient:     Lithium Cobaltite

CAS#:              12190-79-3

%:                   100

EC#:                235-362-0

Common Names and Synonyms:  Lithium cobalt oxide;  Cobalt lithium oxide;  Cobalt lithium dioxide.

4   FIRST AID MEASURES

General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. See section 11 for more information.

Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.

5   FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type of fire.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May release toxic fumes under fire conditions.

Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Wear full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

6   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid raising dust. Scoop or vacuum up using a vacuum system equipped with a HEPA filter. Place in properly labeled closed containers.

Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.

7   HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Avoid creating dust. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry area.  Store material tightly sealed in properly labeled containers. Protect from moisture. Do not store together with oxidizers. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.

8   EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits:                                    OSHA/PEL:         ACGIH/TLV:

Cobalt metal, dust and fume (as Co)           0.1 mg/m³

Cobalt and inorganic compounds (as Co)                                0.02 mg/m³

Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below occupational limits. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.

Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:

   Respiratory Protection: Use suitable respirator when dust or fumes are present.

   Eye Protection: Safety glasses

   Skin Protection: Impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.

9   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:

  Form:                  Powder

  Color:                  Black

Odor:                     Odorless

Odor Threshold:   Not determined

pH:                                               N/A

Melting Point:                              No data

Boiling Point:                               No data

Flash Point:                                 N/A

Evaporation Rate:                       N/A

Flammability:                              No data

Upper Flammable Limit:             No data

Lower Flammable Limit:             No data

Vapor Pressure:                          No data

Vapor Density:                             N/A

Relative Density (Specific Gravity):     No data

Solubility in H₂O:                         Insoluble

Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water):   Not determined

Autoignition Temperature:         No data

Decomposition Temperature:     No data

Viscosity:                                     N/A

10   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: No specific test data available.

Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Conditions to Avoid: No data

Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, moisture.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Cobalt oxide fume, lithium oxide fume.

11   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Likely Routes of Exposure:  Inhalation, skin and eyes.

Symptoms of Exposure:  May cause irritation. May cause an allergic reaction in sensitized individuals.

Acute and Chronic Effects:

Lithium Compounds:  Acute toxicity of lithium salts is difficult to assess. Most poisonings have occurred over weeks to months of chronic intake, not from single ingestion episodes. Symptoms of milder toxicity include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, sedation, and fine tremor. The more serious effects involve the nervous system and include mental confusion, hyperreflexia, gross tremor, dysarthria, seizures, and cranial-nerve and focal neurological signs, progressing to coma and death.

Cobalt Compounds:  Exposure via inhalation or skin contact can result in sensitization in a small percentage of individuals, and can result in asthma-like symptoms or allergic dermatitis. Chronic exposure via inhalation may result in respiratory irritation, diminished pulmonary function, wheezing, asthma, pneumonia, and fibrosis. There is limited evidence in animals of carcinogenic effects.

Acute Toxicity:  No data

Carcinogenicity: 

Cobalt and cobalt compounds that release cobalt ions in vivo:  NTP:  R - reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen

Cobalt and Cobalt Compounds:  IARC:  2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans

To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.

12   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: No data

Persistence and Degradability: No data

Bioaccumulative Potential: No data

Mobility in Soil: No data

Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.

13   DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method:

Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

14   TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping Regulations:  Not regulated

   UN Number:                           N/A

   UN Proper Shipping Name:   N/A

   Transport Hazard Class:       N/A

   Packing Group:                      N/A

   Marine Pollutant:                   No

15   REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Listed: Yes

DSL Listed: No

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Sensitization - skin, category 1, Carcinogenicity, category 1B.

WHMIS 2015 Classification: Sensitization - skin, category 1, Carcinogenicity, category 1B.

HMIS Ratings:  Health:  2*(chronic)     Flammability:  0     Physical:  0

NFPA Ratings:  Health:  2     Flammability:  0     Instability:  0

Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.

16   OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.

Prepared by:              ESPI Metals

Revised/Reviewed:    September 2017