Lithium nickel potassium oxide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with running water for several minutes while lifting the upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention.

Skin Contact: Wash exposed skin with soap and plenty of water for several minutes. If irritation or rash develops seek medical attention.

Inhaled: Immediately move victim to fresh air. Provide artificial respiration if necessary. Seek medical attention.

Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If the victim is alert, have them rinse out their mouth with water. Seek medical attention.

Most Important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Harmful if swallowed. May

cause irritation to eyes and skin. May cause allergic skin reaction with itching and hives.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Immediate medical attention required if symptoms of respiratory distress occur or if eye irritation persists after flushing.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing Media:

May intensify fire. Use extinguishing agents suitable for the surrounding fire.

Special Hazards Arising from the Substance or Mixture:

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Strong oxidizer. Thermal decomposition of product releases oxygen that can accelerate rate of combustion of surrounding fire. May react with flammable or combustible materials including clothing to generate heat which may result in a fire.

Combustion Products: Thermal decomposition may release oxygen and produce hazardous metal oxide fume and irritating smoke.

Advice for Fire-Fighters: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing

apparatus (SCBA) and full protective impervious clothing. Fight fire from a distance or protected area. Cool fire-exposed containers to prevent rupture. Do not breathe smoke, dust or fume generated. Keep unprotected persons away.

Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures:

Clean-up personnel should wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of dust or fumes. Ventilate area of spill. Avoid creating airborne dust. Keep spilled material away from combustible materials.

Environmental Precautions:

Do not allow material to be released into environment. Prevent entry in storm sewers and waterways. Report any spill as required by local and national regulations.

Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up:

Do not use combustible absorbents or dust control products. Carefully collect material with a scoop or vacuum. Do not generate airborne dust. Place in appropriate container for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for Safe Handling:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Open and handle container with care. Avoid generating and breathing dust or fumes. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep product away from excessive heat. Keep product away from flammable and combustible materials, including clothing. Do not mix with other chemicals unless it has been determined to be safe. Follow all SDS precautions in cleaning and maintenance of equipment used with this substance.

Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities:

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Keep containers tightly sealed. Do not store with caustics. Store away from readily oxidizable organic materials and reducing agents.

Specific end use(s):

Industrial uses: Manufacture of batteries.

Professional uses: R&D

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN1479

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering Controls/Ventilation: Use with adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure levels below the occupational exposure limits listed above.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended to avoid eye contact.

Hands: Impervious chemical resistant gloves are recommended to avoid skin contact

Skin Protection: Impervious clothing is recommended to avoid skin contact. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Respiratory Protection: If airborne concentrations exceed the occupational exposure limits, an approved particulate respirator should be worn. Respirator selection and use should be based on contaminant type, form, and concentration. Use respirators tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH or CEN. Follow applicable regulations and good Industrial Hygiene practice.

Other protection: Suitable washing facilities should be available in the work area. Wash hands

thoroughly before breaks and at the end of the workday.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: Reactive with reducing agents including oxidizable organic compounds and finely divided metal powders.

Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reactive with reducing agents including easily oxidized organic compounds such as alcohols, aldehydes and amines and metal compounds including strong reducing agents such as metal hydrides or borohydrides.

Conditions to Avoid: Avoid exposure to strong reducing agents. Keep away from excessive heat.

Incompatible Materials: Reactive with easily oxidized organic materials, finely powdered metals, and strong reducing agents. May react with acids.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal degradation (>200°C) may liberate oxygen gas and nickel oxide (NiO) and lithium oxide fumes.

Disposal considerations

Waste Treatment Methods:

Disposal should be in accordance with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Contaminated packaging disposed of as unused product.