Material Safety Data Sheet
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1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Product name: Lithium hexafluoroantimonate
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Lithium hexafluoroantimonate (CAS# 18424-17-4): 100%
Identification number(s):
EU Number: 051-003-00-9


3 Hazards identification
Hazard description:

Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 1
REACTIVITY 1




4 First aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
Rub in calcium gluconate solution or calcium gluconate gel immediately.




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After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.


5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires
with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
Toxic metal oxide fume
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.


6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.


7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No information known.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from water/moisture.
Further information about storage conditions:
Protect from humidity and water.
This product is hygroscopic.
Keep container tightly sealed.




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Product name: Lithium hexafluoroantimonate

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Antimony and antimony compounds
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 0.5
Austria MAK 0.5
Belgium TWA 0.5
Denmark TWA 0.5
Finland TWA 0.5
France VME 0.5
Germany MAK 0.5 (total dust)
Hungary TWA 0.5-STEL
Japan OEL 0.1; 2B Carcinogen
Korea TLV 0.5
Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.5
Norway TWA 0.5
Poland TWA 0.5; 1.5-STEL
Russia TWA 0.2; 0.5-STEL
Sweden NGV 0.5
Switzerland MAK-W 0.5
United Nations TWA 0.5
USA PEL 0.5

Fluorides (as F)
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 2.5
Austria MAK 2.5
Belgium TWA 2.5
Finland TWA 2.5
France TWA 2.5
Germany MAK 2.5
Hungary TWA 1; 2-STEL
Netherlands MAC-K 3.5
Norway TWA 0.6
Poland TWA 1; 3-STEL
Sweden NGV 2
Switzerland MAK-W 1.5; 3-KZG-W
United Kingdom TWA 2.5
Russia TWA 2
Denmark TWA 2.5
USA PEL 2.5
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.




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Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.


9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Powder
Color: White
Odor: Not determined
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Decomposes
Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an
explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Density: Not determined
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Soluble


10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Acids
Water/moisture
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Hydrogen fluoride
Toxic metal oxide fume


11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritating effect.




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Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Antimony compounds may cause metallic taste, gastrointestinal
disturbances, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and systemic poisoning.
Chronic exposure may cause liver and kidney damage. Dermatitis and
eczematous skin eruptions may result from skin contact.
Fluorides may cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal
pain, followed by weakness, tremors, shallow respiration, convulsions and
coma. May cause brain and kidney damage. Chronic fluoride poisoning can
cause severe bone changes, loss of weight, anorexia, anemia and dental
defects.
Large amounts of lithium compounds may cause vomiting, diarrhea, ataxia,
intestinal irritation, kidney injury, central nervous system depression
and a drop in blood pressure. Central nervous system effects may include
slurred speech, blurred vision, dizziness, sensory loss, convulsions and
stupor. Chronic intake may cause neuromuscular effects such as tremor,
ataxia, weakness, clonus and hyperactive reflexes. Lithium can cause
kidney damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, fatigue, dehydration,
weight loss, dermatological effects and thyroid damage. Lithium ion has
shown teratogenic effects in rats and mice.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

12 Ecological information:
Ecotoxical effects:
Remark: Toxic for fish
General notes:
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Toxic for aquatic organisms

13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.


14 Transport information
DOT regulations:




Hazard class: 6.1
Identification number: UN1549




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Product name: Lithium hexafluoroantimonate

Packing group: III
Proper shipping name (technical
name): Antimony compound, inorganic, solid,
n.o.s. (lithium hexafluoroantimonate)
Label 6.1
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)




ADR/RID class: 6.1 Toxic substances
Item: 59c
Danger code (Kemler): 60
UN-Number: 1549
Description of goods: Antimony compound, inorganic, solid,
n.o.s. (lithium hexafluoroantimonate)
Maritime transport IMDG:




IMDG Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1549
Label 6.1
Packaging group: III
Proper shipping name: Antimony compound, inorganic, solid,
n.o.s. (lithium hexafluoroantimonate)
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:




ICAO/IATA Class: 6.1
UN/ID Number: 1549
Label 6.1
Packaging group: III
Proper shipping name: Antimony compound, inorganic, solid,
n.o.s. (lithium hexafluoroantimonate)


15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful
N Dangerous for the environment
Risk phrases:
20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment




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Product name: Lithium hexafluoroantimonate

Safety phrases:
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety
data sheets
National regulations
This product is not listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory. Use of this
product is restricted to research and development only.
Some or all of the components of this product are not listed on the
Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or the Canadian Non-Domestic
Substances List (NDSL).
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product contains antimony and is subject to the reporting
requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right
to know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.




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