Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- CAS No.
- 1310-66-3
- EC No.
- 603-454-3
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
Properties
- Physical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
- Solubility
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 41.96 | — | — |
| Standard Heat of Formation | -188.9 | kcal/mole | — |
| Standard Heat of Fusion | -0.867 | kcal/mole | — |
| Specific Heat (25°C) | 0.453 | cal/g/°C | — |
| Hydration (Loss of Water) | 100 - 110 | °C | — |
| Density (25°C) | 1.51 | g/cm³ | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Loose Bulk Density | 0.9 | g/cm³ | — |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 1.0 | g/cm³ | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Lithium Hydroxide | min. 56.5 | wt.% | — |
| Carbon Dioxide | max. 0.35 | wt.% | — |
| Chlorine Content | max. 0.003 | wt.% | — |
| Sulfate | max. 0.05 | wt.% | — |
| Calcium Oxide | max. 0.03 | wt.% | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | max. 0.05 | wt.% | — |
| Iron Oxide | max. 0.003 | wt.% | — |
| Acid Insolubles | max. 0.005 | wt.% | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Water Solubility (0°C) | 10.7 | wt.% | — |
| Water Solubility (20°C) | 10.9 | wt.% | — |
| Water Solubility (100°C) | 14.8 | wt.% | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Physical Hazards
- Corrosive
- Incompatible materials – Acids, aluminum & zinc
- Not an Oxidizer
- Noncombustible
- Does not polymerize
- Does not auto-ignite
- Not sensitive to static discharge
- Does not biodegrade
- Health Hazards
- Corrosive to the eyes (may cause blindness), skin, nose and throat
- Continuous inhalation exposure may cause lung damage
- Use local exhaust ventilation to reduce airborne concentrations
- Toxicological Information
- Corrosive
- Environmental Hazards
- Harmful to aquatic life
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Eyes and Face: Safety goggles
- Respiratory: Use local exhaust ventilation to reduce airborne concentrations. When adequate ventilation is not available, wear a respirator approved for protection against inorganic dust
- Protective Clothing: Rubber gloves and apron
- Work Hygienic Practices: Quick-drench eyewash and safety shower
- First Aid Measures
- Eyes: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids intermittently. See a physician immediately.
- Skin: Immediately flush with plenty of water while removing contaminated clothing and/or shoes, and thoroughly wash with soap and water. Obtain immediate medical attention. Contact a physician if necessary.
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a physician immediately.
- Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing discomfort occurs and persists, see a medical doctor. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration and see a physician immediately.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Shipping Containers
- 100 Kg of product in a polyethylene-lined fiber drum. Four (4) fiber drums per pallet. 400 Kg per pallet.
- 20 Kg of product in a polyethylene bag. Forty-four (50) bags per pallet. 1000 Kg per pallet.
- 25 Kg of product in a polyethylene bag. Forty (40) bags per pallet. 1000 Kg per pallet.
- 50 lbs of product in a polyethylene bag. Forty-four (40) bags per pallet. 2000 lbs per pallet.
- 450 Kg of product in a supersack, stacked two (2) high,900 Kg per pallet.
- 1000 Kg of product in a supersack, single stacked. 1000 Kg per pallet.
- Shipping Limitations
Shipments of lithium hydroxide are described as “Lithium Hydroxide, UN 2680.” All shipments are Hazard Class 8 and require “Corrosive” labels.
Storage & Handling
- Stability
Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate is stable under normal storage and temperature conditions.
- Handling
- Avoid contamination with incompatible materials
- Product should be kept cool and dry
- 5 year shelf life if stored properly
- Avoid spills
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry location
- Keep containers closed and sealed
- Do not store close to acids or water