Agent Name |
Lithium hydroxide |
CAS Number |
1310-65-2 |
Formula |
H-Li-O |
Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
Synonyms |
Lithium hydroxide anhydrous; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Bases |
Description |
White crystals; |
Sources/Uses |
Used in photographic developing solutions and alkaline storage batteries; [NJ-HSFS] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
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