7447-41-8 Lithium chloride
Name: Lithium chloride
Synonyms:
Lithiumchloride (6CI,8CI);Lithium monochloride;NSC327172;
CAS Number:7447-41-8
Molecular Formula:ClLi
Molecular Weight:42.39
EINECS:231-212-3
Density:2.068
Boiling Point:1382 ºC
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Safety Description:Human poison by ingestion. Experimental poison by intravenous and intracerebral routes. Moderately toxic by subcutaneous and intraperitoneal routes. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Human systemic effects by ingestion: somnolence, tremors, nausea or vomiting. An eye and severe skin irritant. Human mutation data reported. Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. This material has been recommended and used as a substitute for sodium chloride in “salt-free” diets, but cases have been reported in which the ingestion of lithium chloride has produced dizziness, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances, tremors, and mental confusion. In most cases, the symptoms disappeared when use was discontinued. Prolonged absorption may cause disturbed electrolyte balance, impaired renal function. Reaction is violent with BrF3. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl−. Used for dehumidification in the air conditioning industry. Also used to obtain lithium metal. See also LITHIUM COMPOUNDS.
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