# 721.11847 Lithium metal oxide (generic).
(a) *Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to reporting.* (1) The chemical substance identified generically as lithium metal oxide (PMN P-21-138) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
(2) The significant new uses are:
(i) *Protection in the workplace.* Requirements as specified in § 721.63(a)(1), (3) through (5), (b), and (c). When determining which persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for § 721.63(a)(1) and (4), engineering control measures (*e.g.,* enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation) or administrative control measures (*e.g.,* workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent exposure, where feasible. For purposes of § 721.63(a)(5), respirators must provide a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) assigned protection factor (APF) of at least 1,000 if the dust control capture and reduction rate is at less than 90% or at least 50 if the dust control capture and reduction rate is at least 90%. For purposes of § 721.63(b), the concentration is set at 1.0%.
(ii) *Hazard communication.* Requirements as specified in § 721.72(a) through (f), and (g)(1) and (5). For purposes of § 721.72(e) the concentration is set at 1.0%. For purposes of § 721.72(g)(1), this substance may cause: reproductive toxicity and specific target organ toxicity. Alternative hazard and warning statements that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
(iii) *Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities.* Requirements as specified in § 721.80(f)and (o). It is a significant new use to use the substance other than in the manufacture of batteries.
(iv) *Disposal.* Requirements as specified in § 721.85(a)(1) and (2), (b)(1) and (2), and (c)(1) and (2).
(b) *Specific requirements.* The provisions of subpart A of this part apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
(1) *Recordkeeping.* Recordkeeping requirements as specified in § 721.125(a) through (j) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance.
(2) *Limitation or revocation of certain notification requirements.* The provisions of § 721.185 apply to this section.
[90 FR 24981, June 13, 2025]