Compounds

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Lithium Hexafluorophosphate

CAS #: 21324-40-3

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS06 Skull and crossbones

Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

GHS05 Corrosion

Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.

GHS07

Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

Hazards not otherwise classified No information known.

Label elements

GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA

HCS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS06

Signal word Danger

Hazard statementsH302 Harmful if swallowed.

H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with

water/shower.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

WHMIS classification

D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects

D2B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects

E - Corrosive material

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

Health (acute effects) = 3

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.

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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization: Substances

CAS# Description:

21324-40-3 Lithium hexafluorophosphate

Identification number(s):

EC number: 244-334-7

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SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General information

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

After inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

After skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

After swallowing Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctorMost important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Causes severe skin burns.

Causes serious eye damage.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant

information available.

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SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the

surrounding fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Hydrogen fluoride (HF)

Phosphorus oxides

Lithium oxide

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Use neutralizing agent.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required.

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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Handle under dry protective gas.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires: The product is not flammable

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Refrigerate

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Protect from heat.

Store away from water/moisture.

Do not store together with acids.

Store away from oxidizing agents.

Further information about storage conditions:Store under dry inert gas.

This product is moisture sensitive.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Protect from humidity and water.

Refrigerate

Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

21324-40-3 Lithium hexafluorophosphate (100.0%)

PEL (USA) Long-term value: 2.5 mg/m³

as F

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 2.5 mg/m³

as F

Additional information: No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures

The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Store protective clothing separately.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if airpurifying

respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government

standards.

Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.

The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary

from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480

Glove thickness 0.11 mm

Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles

Full face protection

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESInformation on basic physical and chemical properties

General Information

Appearance:

Form: Powder

Color: White to pale brown

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: Not determined.

pH-value: Not applicable.

Change in condition

Melting point/Melting range: 200 °C (392 °F) (dec)

Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined

Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined

Flammability (solid, gaseous) Not determined.

Ignition temperature: Not determined

Decomposition temperature: Not determined

Auto igniting: Not determined.

Danger of explosion: Not determined.

Explosion limits:

Lower: Not determined

Upper: Not determined

Vapor pressure: Not applicable.

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.5 g/cm³ (12.518 lbs/gal)

Relative density Not determined.

Vapor density Not applicable.

Evaporation rate Not applicable.

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: Soluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.

Viscosity:

dynamic: Not applicable.

kinematic: Not applicable.

Other information No further relevant information available.

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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No information known.

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored

according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials:

Acids

Water/moisture

Oxidizing agents

Heat

Hazardous decomposition products:

Hydrogen fluoride

Phosphorus oxides (e.g. P2O5)

Lithium oxide

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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Harmful if swallowed.

Toxic in contact with skin.

Danger through skin absorption.

Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation

of esophagus and stomach.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: Causes severe skin burns.

Eye irritation or corrosion: Causes serious eye damage.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.

Carcinogenicity: No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the

EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.

Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this

substance is not fully known.

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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.

Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.

Additional ecological information:

General notes: Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.

vPvB: Not applicable.

Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA UN2923UN proper shipping name

DOT Corrosive solids, toxic, n.o.s. (Lithium hexafluorophosphate)

IMDG, IATA CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Lithium hexafluorophosphate)

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class 8 Corrosive substances.

Label 8+6.1

Class 8 (CT2) Corrosive substances

Label 8+6.1

IMDG, IATA

Class 8 Corrosive substances.

Label 8+6.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA II

Environmental hazards: Not applicable.

Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances

EMS Number: F-A,S-B

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): No

UN "Model Regulation": UN2923, Corrosive solids, toxic, n.o.s. (Lithium hexafluorophosphate), 8 (6.1),

II

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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

afety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA

HCS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS06

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with

water/shower.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings) Substance is not listed.

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer Substance is not listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the

market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use) Substance is not listed.

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.