| Agent Name |
Lithium chloride |
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| CAS Number |
7447-41-8 |
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| Formula |
Cl-Li |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Chlorku litu [Polish]; Chlorure de lithium [French]; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Colorless powder or crystals, soluble in water and very hygroscopic; [CAMEO] White, deliquescent crystals, granules, or powder; Forms include anhydrous, hydrated salts, and solutions; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in biological research as an immune modulator; [ChemIDplus] Used to produce lithium metal and lithium borohydride; Also used in fluxes, dipping baths, desiccants, fireworks, fire extinguishers, deicer solutions, dehumidifiers, and photosensitive developers; Also used as a catalyst, chlorinating agent, dry cell electrolyte, textile spinning stabilizer, antistatic fabric finish, and wastewater tracer; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; Low toxicity; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 1121.0 deg F; [CAMEO] VP = practically zero; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: LITHIUM CHLORIDE
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