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Lithium oxide

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Dry chemical powder. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
[Eyes]

Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. Handle and store under nitrogen. Incompatible Materials: Absorbs carbon dioxide from air.
[Inhalation]

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
[Skin]

Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.
[Eyes]

See Inhalation.
[Ingestion]

See Inhalation.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

34
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 27 28 36/37/39 45
[UN (DOT)]

3262
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
[Respirators]

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
[Exposure Effects]

Corrosive. Causes burns.
[Poison Class]

2
[Appearance]

White cubic crystals
[Solubility in water]

Soluble
[Melting Point]

1450
[Density]

2.013 g/cm3 (25 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

128.2 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Used as a flux in ceramic glazes; and creates blues with copper and pinks with cobalt.
[Refractive Index]

1.644
[Product Name]

Dilithium monoxide
[Synonyms]

Dilithium monoxide
Dilithium oxide
Lithia
[CAS]

"CASEN_12057-24-8.htm">12057-24-8
[Formula]

Li2O
[Molecular Weight]

29.88
[EINECS]

235-019-5
[RTECS]

OJ6360000
[RTECS Class]

Other
[Merck]

13,5560
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

33385 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong acids.
[Decomposition]

Nature of decomposition products not known.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

3262
[Hazard Class]

8
[Packing Group]

II