WHMIS (Lithium hydride)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases - Category 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

• Combustible dusts - See comments below4 9

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 14 10 11 12 13 14 15

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 14 11 12 13 15 16

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 14 10 11 12 13 14 16

Danger

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously (H260)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

Comments: This product could belong to the hazard class "Combustible dust", based on various factors related to the combustibility and explosiveness of its dust, including composition, shape and size of the particles.

References

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