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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER


1.1 Product identifier Product name Synonym(s) LITHIUM CARBONATE DILITHIUM CARBONATE LI2CO3

1.2 Uses and uses advised against Use(s) CERAMIC MANUFACTURE CHEMICAL PRODUCTION GLASS PRODUCTION

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier name ADY RESOURCES LIMITED Address Telephone Fax Email Website Paseo Gemes 20, Salta, ARGENTINA, 4400 +54 387 432 0661 +54 387 432 1301 cgalli@adyargentina.com www.rinconlithium.com

1.4 Emergency telephone number(s) Emergency +54 9 388 488 4000, +54 387 432 1301

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture In compliance with EC regulation No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and its amendments: GHS classification Acute Toxicity: Oral: Category 4 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic): Category 3 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 2A

2.2 Label elements In compliance with EC regulation No. 1272/2008 (CLP) and its amendments: Signal word Pictograms WARNING

Hazard

Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. This statement does not apply where this is the intended use. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Prevention

Response

Storage

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PRODUCT NAME Disposal

LITHIUM CARBONATE
None allocated.

2.3 Other hazards None.

3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS


3.1 Substances / Mixtures Ingredient LITHIUM CARBONATE Identification CAS: 554-13-2 EC: 209-062-5 Classification Content 100%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES


4.1 Description of first aid measures If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to Eye stop by a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation Skin Ingestion First aid facilities If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (PIC) or a doctor (at once). If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Eye wash facilities and safety shower should be available.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No information provided. 4.3 Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


5.1 Extinguishing media Prevent contamination of drains or waterways. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases if strongly heated. May evolve lithium oxides when heated to decomposition. 5.3 Advice for firefighters Treat as per requirements for surrounding fires. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as detailed in Section 8 of this SDS. Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Contact emergency services where appropriate. 6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent product from entering drains and waterways. 6.3 Methods of cleaning up Contain spillage, then collect and place in suitable containers for reuse or disposal. Avoid generating dust. 6.4 Reference to other sections See Sections 8 and 13 for exposure controls and disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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PRODUCT NAME

LITHIUM CARBONATE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from fluorine, oxidising agents, acids and foodstuffs. Ensure product is adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use. 7.3 Specific end use(s) No information provided.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION


8.1 Control parameters No exposure standard(s) allocated. Exposure standards Biological limits No biological limit allocated.

8.2 Exposure controls Engineering controls Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. PPE Eye / Face Hands Body Respiratory Wear dust-proof goggles. Wear PVC or rubber gloves. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is likely, wear coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator. At high dust levels, wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with Class P3 (Particulate) filter or a Full-face Class P3 (Particulate) respirator.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties WHITE POWDER Appearance ODOURLESS Odour NON FLAMMABLE Flammability NOT RELEVANT Flash point NOT AVAILABLE Boiling point 720C Melting point NOT AVAILABLE Evaporation rate 11.2 (1% slurry) pH NOT AVAILABLE Vapour density 2.1 Specific gravity 13 g/L @ 20C Solubility (water) NOT AVAILABLE Vapour pressure NOT RELEVANT Upper explosion limit NOT RELEVANT Lower explosion limit NOT AVAILABLE Autoignition temperature Decomposition temperature 1310C NOT AVAILABLE Viscosity NOT AVAILABLE Partition coefficient 9.2 Other information % Volatiles NOT AVAILABLE

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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PRODUCT NAME

LITHIUM CARBONATE

10.1 Reactivity Carefully review all information provided in sections 10.2 to 10.6. 10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended conditions of storage. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Polymerization will not occur. 10.4 Conditions to avoid Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. 10.5 Incompatible materials Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites) and acids (eg. nitric acid). 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products May evolve lithium oxides when heated to decomposition.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


11.1 Information on toxicological effects Health hazard summary Harmful - irritant. This product has the potential to cause adverse health effects with over exposure. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Chronic exposure may result in lithium poisoning, with symptoms including shock, hypotension (low blood pressure), kidney damage, cardiac arrhythmias, memory loss, seizures and coma. Irritant. Contact may result in irritation, lacrimation, pain and redness. May result in burns with prolonged contact. Harmful. Over exposure may result in irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, drowsiness, weakness and blurred vision. High level exposure may result in tremors, dizziness, cardiac arrhythmias and coma. Chronic exposure may result in kidney damage. Irritant. Contact may result in drying and defatting of the skin, rash and dermatitis. May be absorbed through skin with harmful effects. Harmful. Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fatigue, dizziness, kidney damage, CNS depression, delirium and unconsciousness. LITHIUM CARBONATE (554-13-2) LD50 (ingestion) 500 mg/kg (dog) LD50 (intraperitoneal) 156 mg/kg (rat) LD50 (intravenous) 241 mg/kg (rat) LD50 (subcutaneous) 413 mg/kg (mouse) TDLo (ingestion) 8 mg/kg (man) TDLo (intraperitoneal) 40 mg/kg (mouse - 8 days pregnant)

Eye Inhalation

Skin Ingestion Toxicity data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


12.1 Toxicity Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. The manufacturer reports the following aquatic toxicity data: fish toxicity - LC50 (rainbow trout) is 30.3 mg/L/96 hours; aquatic invertebrate toxicity - EC50 (daphnia magna) is 33.2 mg/L/48 hours. 12.2 Persistence and degradability No information available. 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No information available.

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12.4 Mobility in soil No information available. 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment No information available. 12.6 Other adverse effects SOIL: Plants can tolerate up to 100 ppm lithium in the soil.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


13.1 Waste treatment methods Wearing protective equipment detailed above - add slowly to water - stir in excess soda ash (sodium Waste disposal carbonate), stir and let stand for 24 hours. Decant solution into new container and neutralise with 6M-hydrochloric acid. The sludge may be taken to landfill for disposal. Contact the manufacturer for additional information. Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT LAND TRANSPORT (ADR / RID) 14.1 UN number 14.2 UN proper shipping name 14.3 Transport hazard classes DG class Subsidiary risk(s) 14.4 Packing group 14.5 Environmental hazards 14.6 Special precautions for user Hazchem code None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated SEA TRANSPORT (IMDG / IMO) None Allocated None Allocated AIR TRANSPORT (IATA / ICAO) None Allocated None Allocated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Poison schedule Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP). Classifications Risk phrases Safety phrases Inventory listing(s) Xn Xi R22 R36 S26 S36/37 Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

AUSTRALIA: AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances) All components are listed on AICS, or are exempt. EUROPE:EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances) All components are listed on EINECS, or are exempt. UNITED STATES: TSCA (US Toxic Substances Control Act) All components are listed on the TSCA inventory, or are exempt.

15.2 Chemical safety assessment No information provided.

16. OTHER INFORMATION


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PRODUCT NAME

LITHIUM CARBONATE

Additional information PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES: The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this ChemAlert report is provided as a guide only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is made. HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE: It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a ChemAlert report which would encompass all possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate. RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken. Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary. WORKPLACE CONTROLS AND PRACTICES: Unless a less toxic chemical can be substituted for a hazardous substance, ENGINEERING CONTROLS are the most effective way of reducing exposure. The best protection is to enclose operations and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release. Isolating operations can also reduce exposure. Using respirators or protective equipment is less effective than the controls mentioned above, but is sometimes necessary. Abbreviations ACGIH CAS # CNS DNEL EC No. GHS IARC LD50 mg/m PBT PEL pH PNEC ppm REACH STOT-RE STOT-SE TLV TWA/OEL vPvB American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds Central Nervous System Derived No Effect Level EC No - European Community Number Globally Harmonized System International Agency for Research on Cancer Lethal Dose, 50% / Median Lethal Dose Milligrams per Cubic Metre Persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic Permissible Exposure Limit relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline). Predicted No Effect Concentration Parts Per Million Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Threshold Limit Value Time Weighted Average or Occupational Exposure Limit Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

Revision history Report status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet ('SDS'). It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer. While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS. Prepared by Risk Management Technologies 5 Ventnor Ave, West Perth Western Australia 6005 Phone: +61 8 9322 1711 Fax: +61 8 9322 1794 Email: info@rmt.com.au Web: www.rmt.com.au
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Prepared in accordance with: Annex II of the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006; (CLP) Regulation (EC) 1272/2008; and Regulation (EC) 453/2010 (Amendments to (EC) 1272/2008).

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