Lithium tetrachloroaluminate
Agent Name
Lithium tetrachloroaluminate
CAS Number
14024-11-4
Formula
Al-Cl4.Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aluminate(1-), tetrachloro-, lithium (1:1), (T-4)-; Aluminate(1-), tetrachloro-, lithium, (T-4)-; [ChemIDplus] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Light beige crystalline solid; Odorless and hygroscopic; Soluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Lithium." See "Aluminum."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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