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EC number: 209-831-5 | CAS number: 594-19-4
Guidance on Safe Use
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First-aid measures
DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASUREMENTS
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.
Call a physician immediately.
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 SYMTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED
Symptoms:
headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Unconsciousness
Risks:
If swallowed, severe burns in the oral cavity and throat as well
INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED
Treatment:
Treat symptomatically.
For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons Information Service.
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.
Call a physician immediately.
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 SYMTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED
Symptoms:
headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Unconsciousness
Risks:
If swallowed, severe burns in the oral cavity and throat as well
INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED
Treatment:
Treat symptomatically.
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 limestone.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Water
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE
Specific hazards during fire-fighting:
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
May form toxic gases on heating or in case of fire.
Carbon oxides
Metal oxides
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.
Risk of bursting.
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.
Suitable extinguishing media:
Dry extinguishing media based on NaCl or pulverized limestone.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Water
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE
Specific hazards during fire-fighting:
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
May form toxic gases on heating or in case of fire.
Carbon oxides
Metal oxides
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.
Risk of bursting.
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 PRECAUTION, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Personal precautions:
Remove all sources of ignition.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS
Environmental precautions:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP
Methods for cleaning up:
Never allow contact with water.
Cover spilled material with limestone powder.
Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.
Non-sparking tools should be used.
Adequate disposal
Personal precautions:
Remove all sources of ignition.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS
Environmental precautions:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP
Methods for cleaning up:
Never allow contact with water.
Cover spilled material with limestone powder.
Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.
Non-sparking tools should be used.
Adequate disposal
Handling and storage
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Advice on safe handling:
Handle under inert gas.
Use product only in closed system.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Never allow water to come into contact with the product.
Avoid formation of aerosol.
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:
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
Uncleaned empty containers can contain product gases, which form explosive mixtures with air.
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 moisture.
Protect from frost.
Avoid contact with air/oxygen.
Advice on common storage:
Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage.
Acids
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
hydrogen halides
Alcohols
Other protic substances.
SPECIFIC END USE(S)
Specific use(s):
Reagent for organic synthesis, Transported isolated intermediate
Advice on safe handling:
Handle under inert gas.
Use product only in closed system.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Never allow water to come into contact with the product.
Avoid formation of aerosol.
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:
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
Uncleaned empty containers can contain product gases, which form explosive mixtures with air.
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 moisture.
Protect from frost.
Avoid contact with air/oxygen.
Advice on common storage:
Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage.
Acids
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
hydrogen halides
Alcohols
Other protic substances.
SPECIFIC END USE(S)
Specific use(s):
Reagent for organic synthesis, Transported isolated intermediate
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 3394
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, PYROPHORIC, WATER-REACTIVE
tert-Butyllithium - Chemical name:
- tert-Butyllithium
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 4.2 (4.3)
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 3394
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, PYROPHORIC, WATER-REACTIVE
tert-Butyllithium - Chemical name:
- tert-Butyllithium
- Labels:
- 4.2 (4.3)
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- Not permitted for transport
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Not permitted for transport
- Chemical name:
- tert-Butyllithium
- Labels:
- 4.2 (4.3)
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Exposure controls / personal protection
CONTROL PARAMETERS
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Engineering measures:
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Use product only in closed system.
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:
AX-P2
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.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
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.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Engineering measures:
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Use product only in closed system.
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:
AX-P2
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.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
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.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
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:
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Reacts violently with water.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Conditions to avoid:
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Protect from frost, heat and sunlight.
Protect from moisture.
Avoid formation of aerosol.
Avoid contact with air/oxygen.
Static discharge.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Materials to avoid:
Water
Acids
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
hydrogen halides
Alcohols
Other protic substances.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Risk of decomposition:
Decomposes on heating.
Lithium hydride
2-Methylpropene
Decomposes in contact with water.
Lithium hydroxide
Isobutane
Thermal decomposition:
To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
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:
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Reacts violently with water.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Conditions to avoid:
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Protect from frost, heat and sunlight.
Protect from moisture.
Avoid formation of aerosol.
Avoid contact with air/oxygen.
Static discharge.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Materials to avoid:
Water
Acids
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
hydrogen halides
Alcohols
Other protic substances.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Risk of decomposition:
Decomposes on heating.
Lithium hydride
2-Methylpropene
Decomposes in contact with water.
Lithium hydroxide
Isobutane
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.
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.
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