Lithium perchlorate
Agent Name
Lithium perchlorate
CAS Number
7791-03-9
Formula
Cl-H-O4.Li
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Perchloric acid, lithium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1481
Category
Perchlorates
Description
Colorless deliquescent solid; [Hawley] Colorless or white odorless solid; Hygroscopic; [CHEMINFO] White lumps; [MSDSonline] Crystallizes from solution as the trihydrate; Converts to the anhydrous form at 130-150 deg C; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used for solid rocket propellants; [Hawley] Used as oxidizing agent; [Merck Index] Used in lithium-nickel sulfide dry batteries; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
Risk of fire and explosion if contact with organic substances; A skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Hawley] An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Lithium." See "PERCHLORATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Perchlorates, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: