J T BAKER -- LITHIUM NITRATE, 2384  -- 6810-00N046689
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITHIUM NITRATE, 2384
MSDS Date:08/27/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046689
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO811
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO811
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LITHIUM NITRATE
CAS:7790-69-4
RTECS #:QU9200000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE ARE
    DOCUMENTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE
    VOMITING. EYE: IMMED FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MIN. SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WA TER. CALL MD . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING
    (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP).

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH SHOCK, FRICTION
    OR HEAT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.)
    AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER; RE MOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
    W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH CLOTHING AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIAL. AVOID EYE, SKIN AND CLOTHING CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILTION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:507F,264C
Vapor Density:2.4
Spec Gravity:2.38 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK, FRICTION, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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