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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice:
First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing. Move out of dangerous area. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Keep warm and in a quiet place.

If inhaled:
Provide fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep the victim calm and in a semi-upright position. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.

In case of eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.

If swallowed: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Symptoms: Breathing difficulties, Erythema, Discomfort

Risks: If swallowed, severe burns in the oral cavity and throat as well as danger of perforation of the digestive tract and stomach. Symptoms of poisoning may develop many hours after exposure.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Treatment: Keep under medical supervision for at least 48 hours. For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons Information Service.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Dry extinguishing media based on NaCl or pulverized lime-stone.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Foam

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards during fire-fighting: Dust can form an explosive mixture in air. In contact with water releases flammable gases. May form toxic gases on heating or in case of fire. Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Lithium oxide

Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information: Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Be aware of a dangerous reaction with water, if the container is ruptured. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions: Remove all sources of ignition. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Should not be released into the environment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up: Never allow contact with water. Cover spilled material with limestone powder. Avoid dust formation. Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers. Adequate disposal

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling: Handle under inert gas. Never allow water to come into contact with the product. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Avoid dust formation. Wear personal protective equipment. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. In general, emissions are controlled and prevented by implementing an appropriate management system, including regular informing and training workers.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Dust may form explosive mixture in air. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Take precautions against dust explosion. Use explosion-proof equipment.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep under inert gas. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Protect from moisture. Avoid contact with air/oxygen.
Advice on common storage: Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Do not store near acids. The substance is not compatible with carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen halides, alcohols, other protic substances.

Specific end use(s)
Specific use(s): Catalyst, Reagent for organic synthesis.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1390
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ALKALI METAL AMIDES
Chemical name:
Lithium amide
Language:
English
Special provisions / remarks
Special provisions:
Hazard Identification Number: 423
Tunnel restriction code: (D/E)
Limited Quantity (LQ) Inner Packaging: 500.00 G
Maximum quantity: 30.00 KG

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
1390
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ALKALI METAL AMIDES
Chemical name:
Lithium amide
Language:
English
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Hazard Identification Number: 423
Tunnel restriction code: (D/E)
Limited Quantity (LQ) Inner Packaging: 500.00 G
Maximum quantity: 30.00 KG

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1390
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ALKALI METAL AMIDES
Chemical name:
Lithium amide
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Segregation group: Alkalis

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1390
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Alkali metal amides
Chemical name:
Lithium amide
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
IATA_C
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft): 489
Packing instruction (LQ): Y475
Maximum quantity: 50.00 KG

IATA_P
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft): 483
Packing instruction (LQ): Y475
Maximum quantity: 15.00 KG
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls
Engineering measures
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.

Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. For short-time or low exposures, use breathing apparatus with a filter.
Recommended Filter type: Half mask with a particle filter P2 (EN 143) For intensive or prolonged exposure, use a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Hand protection: Glove material: Wear suitable gloves. Protective gloves complying with EN 374.
and
Glove material: Flame retardant gloves
Protective gloves complying with EN 659.
The choice of an appropriate glove does not only depend on its material but also on other quality features and is different from one producer to the other. The exact break through time can be obtained from the protective glove producer and this has to be observed. Protective gloves have to be replaced at the first sign of deterioration.

Eye protection:
Eye protection (EN 166): Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin and body protection: Flame retardant, antistatic and chemical resistant protective clothing
Hygiene measures: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Do not breathe dust.
Protective measures: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls
General advice: Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Should not be released into the environment.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity
Risk of violent reaction.

Chemical stability
Decomposes on heating., Sensitive to air., Decomposition under influence of moisture is highly accelerated by heating.

Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions: Dust can form an explosive mixture in air. Reacts violently with water. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. In contact with water releases flammable gases.

Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid: Protect from frost, heat and sunlight. Protect from moisture. Static discharge. Avoid contact with air/oxygen.

Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid: water, acids, carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen, halides, alcohols, other protic substances.

Hazardous decomposition products
Risk of decomposition: Decomposes on contact with water. Ammonia, Lithium hydroxide
Thermal decomposition: To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods
Product: Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.
Waste Code: Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.