GFS CHEMICALS, INC.

P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065

740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

5035
LITHIUM BROMIDE

CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313

Lithium Bromide NR No
TSCA listed - Yes

FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#

LiBr N/A 86.84 7550-35-8

PHYSICAL DATA
Melting point 549°C; Density 3.46; Vapor pressure 1 mm at 748°C; Very soluble in water or
alcohol; pH (1% solution in water) about 9.

APPEARANCE & ODOR

White granules and powder. Odorless. Bitter taste.

REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Stable. No hazardous self-reactivity. Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizers, hazardous
fumes of bromine may be given off.

FIRE HAZARDS
Extreme heat may cause fumes of bromine to be given off. Avoid inhalation of vapors.
Firefighters wear SCBA. NFPA # 2-0-0.

EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL

Fight surrounding fire. N/A N/A N/A

HEALTH HAZARDS
Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Large dosages may cause CNS depression. Chronic
exposure (ingestion or inhalation) may cause skin eruptions, CNS disturbances or blood disorder.
Toxicity - LD 50 (oral-rat) 1800 mg/kg; OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not established. No evidence of
carcinogenicity.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles while handling. Use good ventilation or suitable respirator to avoid inhalation
of dust if present.

FIRST AID
Wash contact area thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, see a physician. If
swallowed, give water to drink and get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed
by a physician.

SPILLS & LEAKS

Wash up with water. Discard to sanitary drain or to suitable waste site. Check local
regulations.

CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE

5035 MDM October 31, 2005