Lithium has low Mutagenic and Carcinogenic risk. Lithium is still the most effective therapy for depression

 

Lithium has been reported to be beneficial in animal models of brain injury, stroke, Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's diseases,  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinal cord injury, and other conditions. Clinical trials assessing the effects of lithium are under way.

 

Potential Acute Health Effects:

Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

 

Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive). Corrosive to eyes and skin. The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact.

 

Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness.

 

Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.

 

Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe over-exposure can

produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.

 

 

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. 

 

The substance may be toxic to kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).

 

Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

 

Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation.

 

Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis.

 

Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage.

 

Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.

 

Large Spill: Corrosive solid. Poisonous solid. Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material

 

Precautions: Keep container dry. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Never add water to this product. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.

 

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids.

 

Personal Protection: Splash goggles. Synthetic apron. Vapor and dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

 

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor and dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling

this product.

 

Corrosive.

 

Causes severe skin irriation and burns.

 

May cause chemical conjunctivitis, and corneal damage.

 

Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema. May affect respiration (shortness of breath) and cause burning

sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis. May also cause nausea, vomiting, and headache.

 

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May cause corrosion and

permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. May affect behavior/central nervous system/nervous system (headache, somnolence, tremors, disorientation, confusion, irritabililty, impaired concentration, lethargy, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakkness, convulsions), metabolism (loss of appetite, weight loss). May cause kidney damage.

 

May affect respiration (shortness of breath) and cause burning sensations, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis.

 

Chronic Potential Health Effects:

Ingestion: Lithium's toxicity is due to its cummulative effects. It causes poor appetite, weight loss, weakness, fatigue, dehydration, thirst, dryness of mouth. Finer tremors of the hands, lips, or jaw may be apparent signs of involvement of the nervous system/central nervous system, together with loss of coordination, mental confusion, dizziness, slurred speech, blurred vision, drowsiness, and hyperactivity of the nervous system, including twitching and seizures, as well as coma. May also cause goiter/thyroid disturbances, skin effects (various types of dermatitis such as psorasis, cutaneous ulcers, follicular papules, exfoliate dermatitis, xerosis cutis, acne, anesthesia of the skin), ringing in the ears, and affect liver (liver function tests impaired), kidneys (kidney damage), and blood (pigmented or nucleated red blood cells).

 

DOT Classification:

Class 8: Corrosive material

 

Other Regulations:

OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

 

DSCL (EEC):

R20/22- Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

R35- Causes severe burns.

S22- Do not breathe dust.

S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

 

 

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