Lithium hydroxide
Listed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority as restricted in cosmetic products; open the cited detail for the current conditions.
Regulatory decision and full conditions
- Status
- Restricted
- Legal role
- Binding rule
- Regulatory summary
- Listed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority as restricted in cosmetic products; open the cited detail for the current conditions.
- Conditions and restrictions
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Substance identity
- Official source name
- Lithium hydroxide
- CAS
- 1310-65-2
- EC
- 215-183-4
- Identity mapping
- cas_number
- Linked ingredient
- LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
Linked CosIng identity data
Names and aliases
CosIng description: Lithium hydroxide
EU inventory restriction note: III/15b
Recorded cosmetic function: BUFFERING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
Function pages:BUFFERING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
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European Union
1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions
Open supporting recordGreat Britain
1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions
Open supporting recordNew Zealand
1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions
Open supporting recordASEAN
1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions
Open supporting recordSouth Korea
1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions
Open supporting recordIndia
1 linked record · 1 with specific conditions
Open supporting recordSaudi Arabia
Current record1 linked record
Open supporting recordVerified chemistry for CAS 1310-65-2
Lithium Hydroxide
Lithium hydroxide is an alkali metal hydroxide. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- lithium hydroxide
- Molecular formula
- HLiO
- Molecular weight
- 24.0 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 24.01874309 Da
- Monoisotopic mass
- 24.01874309 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 1.0 Ų
- Molecular complexity
- 2.0
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 0
- Heavy atoms
- 2
- Covalent units
- 2
Names and synonyms reported to PubChem
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:33979
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID70893845
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID901337186
Advanced structure statistics
- Defined atom stereocentres
- 0
- Undefined atom stereocentres
- 0
- Defined bond stereocentres
- 0
- Undefined bond stereocentres
- 0
- 3D conformers
- 0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
- SMILES
[Li+].[OH-]- InChI
InChI=1S/Li.H2O/h;1H2/q+1;/p-1- InChIKey
WMFOQBRAJBCJND-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 1626 °C @760 [mm Hg] Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Density: 2.54 g/cm³ Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Density: 1.45 @25 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Melting Point: 450-471 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Melting Point: 473 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Physical Description: Lithium hydroxide, solution appears as a clear to water-white liquid which may have a pungent odor. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. It is used to make other chemicals. Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: Large Crystals; Liquid; Wet Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: White crystals or granular powder; [AIHA] Readily absorbs carbon dioxide and water from air; [Merck Index] White odorless granules; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 12.8 (good) Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Vapor Pressure: Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: (negligible) Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Exposure Routes: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Serious local effects by all routes of exposure. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- First Aid: Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:; Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: For corrosives, in case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 30 minutes. Additional flushing may be required. (ERG, 2024) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- ERG2024, Guide 154 (Lithium hydroxide, solution; Lithium hydroxide): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- ERG2024, Guide 154 (Lithium hydroxide; Lithium hydroxide, solution): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 9.7% (95 of 980) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H301 (12.6%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H302 (73.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H311 (10.9%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H314 (89.8%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (72.4%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P316, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 980 reports by companies from 28 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 95 of 980 reports by companies.; There are 26 notifications provided by 885 of 980 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H362: May cause harm to breast-fed children [Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P263, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P318, P321, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- Signal: Danger Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- GHS Hazard Statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
- Consumer Uses: Lubricating agent; Viscosity modifiers; Ion exchange agent Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Industry Uses: Absorbent; Ion exchange agent; Viscosity modifiers; Intermediate; Dye; Lubricating agent; Processing aids not otherwise specified Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used in photographic developing solutions, alkaline storage batteries, lithium-based greases, polymerization catalysts, carbon dioxide absorbents, alkyd paints, textile dye solubilizers, and copper electroplating baths; Produced along with lithium oxide when lithium-aluminum alloys are heated by welding or cutting; [AIHA] Used in cosmetics; [ExPub: EC] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Welding [Category: Weld]; Electroplating [Category: Plate]; Battery Manufacturing [Category: Industry]; Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]; Gas Welding and Cutting [Category: Weld]; Photographic Processing [Category: Other]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
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Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
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Official source and provenance
- Registered source
- Saudi SFDA prohibited and restricted ingredient lists
- Source reference
- SFDA restricted list, page 3, row 6
- Source record ID
restricted-2-6- Source version
- live-snapshot-2026-08-30
- Source language
- English
- Translation status
- Original is English
- Snapshot checked
- 2026-08-30 05:18 UTC
- Validation method
- complete SFDA paginated HTML snapshot; strict page/row counts
- SHA-256
ceb6cc636e6b1f4b3013f88ce0297217b49d6194342c6ece5c03b1e04256d71a
Registered dataset notes
- Dataset coverage
- Prohibited and restricted substances with CAS, EC and conditions
- Authority note
- Official SFDA dated lists; version and hash each release
How this record fits the market dataset
Status distribution
Condition text is present on 0 of 2090 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.
Saudi Arabia market context
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Official market sources
- Saudi SFDA prohibited and restricted ingredient listsOfficial SFDA dated lists; version and hash each release
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- CASAvailable
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- Separate condition textNot present in source row
- Effective dateNot supplied
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Questions this page answers
Stable citation
Lithium hydroxide. SFDA restricted list, page 3, row 6. Saudi Arabia. Source version live-snapshot-2026-08-30. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/sa/records/11351/
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Interpretation and limits for Saudi Arabia
This substance is not unrestricted: cosmetic use is subject to the conditions in the cited official record.
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Evidence on this page
- Recorded outcome: Restricted
- Legal role: Binding rule
- Source version: live-snapshot-2026-08-30
What it does not prove
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Chemical-management evidence; cosmetic status remains governed by the applicable MHLW standard and market rules
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