Lithium sulfide
Agent Name
Lithium sulfide
CAS Number
12136-58-2
Formula
Li2-S
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lithium sulfide (Li2S); Lithium sulphide, anhydrous; [ChemIDplus] UN2813
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow powder with an odor of rotten eggs; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; Reacts violently with water; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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