Lithium hypochlorite

Synonyms

Lithium chloride oxide; Lithium oxychloride; Hypochlorous acid, lithium salt; Lithium hypochlorite [Hypochlorite salts]; Lithium hypochlorite, dry or lithium hypochlorite mixtures, dry; [ChemIDplus] UN1471

Category

Biocides/Disinfectants

Description

White solid with an odor of chlorine; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used to control algae, bacteria, and mildew in swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas; Also used as sanitizer for food processing and preparation equipment and utensils; [Reference #1]

Comments

10% solution in saline did not cause skin sensitization in guinea pigs; Developmental study of rats produced maternal and developmental LOAEL’s both equal to 500 mg/kg/day; [Reference #1] A strong oxidizing agent; Slowly decomposed by water evolving chlorine gas; An irritant; [CAMEO] Minor developmental abnormalities (delayed ossification and wavy ribs) observed in rats at doses maternally toxic; [REPROTOX] Causes degenerative changes to brain in oral toxic-dose study of rats; [RTECS] An oxidizer; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Targets CNS and lungs; May pose a reproductive hazard; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Lithium." See "Hypochlorous acid."

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

Other CNS neurotoxin

Skin burns

Not classifiable

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Using Disinfectants or Biocides