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Lithium hydride

CAS 7580-67-8
EC 231-484-3
LANGUAGE EN

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Lithium hydride
Product Code
41565

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Lithium hydride (CAS: 7580-67-8 ) is a powder substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Water-react. Category 1 H260
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
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Hazard Statements

  • H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P231+P232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
  • P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P308: IF exposed or concerned:

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Powder
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
688 ℃ (1270 °F)
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
Not available
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
0 hPa
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.78 g/cm3 (6.509 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Lithium hydride?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the solubility of Lithium hydride?

Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases

What is Lithium hydride used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Lithium hydride?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage.

What is the melting point of Lithium hydride?

The melting point is 688 ℃ (1270 °F) and the boiling point is Not determined.