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4.7 - exhibit LH - Material safety data sheet
The following chapters are a material safety data sheet, issued
by DSBG (Dead Sea Bromine Group) on April 30, 2002.
For more information refer to the supplier.
Product name
Product identification
Revision date
Supersedes
Revision
4.7.1 - Identification of the substance and the company
Chemical name
Chemical formula
Chemical family
Molecular weight
Type of product and use
Company
Emergency telephone numbers:
For mainland Europe
For the UK and Ireland
For the USA
4.7.2 - Composition/information on ingredients
Components
Weight %
Annex No.
Lithium bromide
47-58
7550-35-8
4.7.3 - Hazards identification
Adverse human health effects
Risk of serious damage to eyes
4.7.4 - First-aid measures
Eye contact
Holding the eyelids apart, flush eyes promptly with copious
flowing water for at least 20 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately.
Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with mild
soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash clothing
before re-use. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation
In case of mist inhalation or breathing fumes released from
heated material, remove person to fresh air.
Keep the patient quiet and warm. Apply artificial respiration if
necessary and get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion
If swallowed, wash mouth thoroughly with plenty of water and
give water to drink. Get medical attention immediately.
NOTE: Never give an unconscious person anything to drink.
Lithium bromide solution
1910S
30/05/2002
15/09/1998
3
Lithium bromide water solution
LiBr
Inorganic bromide
86.85
Inorganic solution used as desiccant
medium in air conditioning and
cooling systems
Bromine Compounds Ltd.
P.O.B 180, Beer Sheva
84101, Israel
Tel +972-8-6297830
(+31) 115 689000
(01865)407333
Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
eINeCs No.
Classification
Listed
Xi: r41
Notes to the physician
Irritant - No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and
supportively. In case of ingestion induce vomiting in alert
patient.
4.7.5 - Fire - fighting measures
Flash point
Flammable/Explosion limits
Auto-ignition temperature
Suitable extinguishing media Material is not combustible.
Fire fighting procedure
Unusual fire and explosion
hazards
4.7.6 - Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber gloves and
boots.
Methods for cleaning up
Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed container for
disposal. Avoid access to streams, lakes or ponds. Ventilate area
and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Notes
4.7.7 - Handling and storage
Handling
Avoid bodily contact. Keep containers tightly closed.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
materials (see "Materials to avoid").
4.7.8 - Exposure controls/personal protection
Exposure limits
Components
Lithium bromide
7550-35-8
Ventilation requirements
Provide adequate ventilation. Use local exhaust as necessary,
especially under misting conditions.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Hand protection
Eye protection
Skin and body protection
Hygiene measures
Safety shower and eye bath should be provided. Do not eat,
drink or smoke until after-work showering and changing clothes.
None
Not flammable
Not available
Use extinguishing media
appropriate to surrounding fire
conditions.
Cool containers with water
spray. In closed stores, provide
fire-fighters with self-contained
breathing apparatus in positive
pressure mode.
None known
ACGIH-tLV Data
osHA (PeL) Data
Not determined
Not determined
Approved respirator
Rubber gloves
Chemical safety goggles
Body covering clothes and boots
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