Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Lithium hydroxide monohydrate
- CBnumber: CB6260598
- CAS: 1310-66-3
- EINECS Number: 603-454-3
- Synonyms: LiOH.H2O;Lithium hydroxide hydrate
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H301 Toxic if swalloed
Substance
- Product name: Lithium hydroxide monohydrate
- Synonyms: LiOH.H2O;Lithium hydroxide hydrate
- CAS: 1310-66-3
- EC number: 603-454-3
- MF: Li.HO.H2O
- MW: 41.96
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceFirst aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaUse extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Lithium oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
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| HEALTH | 3 | Short exposure could cause serious temporary or moderate residual injury (e.g. liquid hydrogen, sulfuric acid, calcium hypochlorite, hexafluorosilicic acid) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry.
Store under inert gas. Air sensitive.
Storage class
Store under inert gas. Air sensitive.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8B: Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parametersContains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsImmediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Body Protection
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical statecrystalline
- b) Colorwhite
- c) Odorodorless
- d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point: 423.93 °C at 1,013.25 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 102
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling range920 °C
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)The product is not flammable.
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash pointNot applicable
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperature> 924 °C
- k) pHca.12 at 50 g/l at 50 °C
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubility200 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNot applicable for inorganic substances
- o) Vapor pressureNo data available
- p) Density1.51 g/cm3 at 20 °C
- Relative density1.51
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
- SolubilityH2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
10.1 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with: acids
Aluminum
Lead
Zinc
Tin
Aluminum
Lead
Zinc
Tin
10.3 Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture.
no information available
no information available
10.4 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - 330 mg/kg
Remarks: (ECHA)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 3.4 mg/l - dust/mist (OECD Test Guideline 403)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 3.4 mg/l - dust/mist (OECD Test Guideline 403)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
Skin - reconstructed human epidermis (RhE)
Result: Corrosive (OECD Test Guideline 435)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: Corrosive (OECD Test Guideline 435)
Remarks: Causes serious eye damage.
(ECHA)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
(ECHA)
Buehler Test - Guinea pig
Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 406)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
Germ cell mutagenicity
Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 406)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxide
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxideTest
Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxideTest
Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Human lymphocytes
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxideCarcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxideTest
Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxideTest
Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Human lymphocytes
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Lithium hydroxideCarcinogenicity
No data available
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Large doses of lithium ion have caused dizziness and prostration, and can cause kidney damage if sodium intake is limited. Dehydration, weight loss, dermatological effects, and thyroid disturbances have been reported. Central nervous system effects that include slurred speech, blurred vision, sensory loss, ataxia, and convulsions may occur. Diarrhea, vomiting, and neuromuscular effects such as tremor, clonus, and hyperactive reflexes may occur as a result of repeated exposure to lithium ion., Cyanosis and t-wave inversion have occurred in the breast-fed infants of women receiving lithium carbonate therapy., Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - ca. 62.2 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 19.1 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic (OECD Test Guideline 202) invertebrates Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 87.57 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to bacteria static test EC50 - activated sludge - 180.8 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to semi-static test NOEC - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - ca. 9.90 mg/l - 34 fish(Chronic toxicity) d (OECD Test Guideline 210)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to daphnia semi-static test NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 2.3 mg/l - 21 and other aquatic d invertebrates(Chronic (OECD Test Guideline 211) toxicity) Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 19.1 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic (OECD Test Guideline 202) invertebrates Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 87.57 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to bacteria static test EC50 - activated sludge - 180.8 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to semi-static test NOEC - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - ca. 9.90 mg/l - 34 fish(Chronic toxicity) d (OECD Test Guideline 210)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
Toxicity to daphnia semi-static test NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 2.3 mg/l - 21 and other aquatic d invertebrates(Chronic (OECD Test Guideline 211) toxicity) Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances:
Lithium hydroxide
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2680
IMDG: 2680
IATA-DGR: 2680
IMDG: 2680
IATA-DGR: 2680
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
IMDG: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
IATA-DGR: Lithium hydroxide
IMDG: LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
IATA-DGR: Lithium hydroxide
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8
IMDG: 8
IATA-DGR: 8
IMDG: 8
IATA-DGR: 8
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Based on chemical properties, choose appropriate tools and conditions of transport.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
14.7 Incompatible materials
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.