Spectromelt® A 20 lithium metaborate. CAS 13453-69-5, EC Number 236-631-5, chemical formula LiBO₂.
Physicochemical Information
Density
2.18 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point
840 °C
Bulk density
1300 kg/m3
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H361fd: Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal Word
Danger
Storage class
10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGK
WGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal
14 Inorganic salts: Container I. Neutral solutions of the these salts: Container D. Before placing in Container D, check the pH with pH-Universal indicator strips (Item No. 109535).