Lithium carbonate: Li2CO3 

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hazard description- toxic, may cause harm to unborn child, possible risk of impaired fertility, may harm breastfed babies, harmful if swallowed, irritating to eyes

physical properties- white odorless powder

acute effects- irritant to skin, eyes, & mucous membranes 

symptoms of overexposure- tumorigenic & reproductive effects observed in tests with lab animals,

large amounts may cause vomiting, diarrhea, ataxia, intestinal irritation, kidney injury, central nervous system depression, & drop in blood pressure

cns effects may include slurred speech, blurred vision, dizziness, sensory loss, convulsions, & stupor

can cause kidney damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, fatigue, dehydration, eight loss, dermatological effects, & thyroid damage  

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