Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
Agent Name
Lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
CAS Number
90076-65-6
Formula
C2-H-F6-N-O4-S2.Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Methanesulfonamide, 1,1,1-trifluoro-N-((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)-, lithium salt; [ChemIDplus] 3M Ultra Dry Battery Electrolyte HQ-115U; Lithium Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)Imide; [3M MSDS] UN2923
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
White powder; [3M MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a battery electrolyte; [3M MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; [3M MSDS] See "Lithium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: