BBXXQ - BARIUM NITRATE

  • MSDS: BBXXQ
  • Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC
  • Product Name: BARIUM NITRATE
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00F007415
Product Identification

Product ID:BARIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007415
MSDS Number: BBXXQ

Responsible Party
FISHER SCIENTIFIC/FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410

Emergency Phone: (201) 796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Contractor
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Ingredients

BARIUM NITRATE

CAS: 10022-31-8

RTECS: CQ9625000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3 (BA)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATE TO THE EYE, MUCOUS MEMBRANE, SKIN,
RESPITRATORY/GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, VOMITING, KIDNEY.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AREA TO FRESH AIR. SKIN:
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD
DETERGENT/WATER. SKIN/EYES: WASH W/WATER 15 MINS. INGESTION: IF
VICTIM IS C ONSCIOUS. GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER. GET MED ATT

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA W/A FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
PRESSURE-DEMAND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF
POSSIBLE. COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAMES W/WATER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC).
AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. DON'T TOUCH SLLED MATERIAL. FOR SMALL
DRY SPILL, WITH CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE MATERIAL INTCLEAN, DRY CONTAINER
& COVER; MOVE CONTAINER S FROM SPILL AREA.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS.
EVACUATE TO A RADIOUS OF 2500 FT FOR UNCONTROLLABLE FIRES (BUAU OF
EXPLOSIVES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR W/A FULL
FACEPIECE/SCBA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Eye Protection:FACESHIELD/SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING
W/CHEMICALS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 10/15/85.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:3.2
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS WHITE SOLID/COLORLESS LUSTROUS CRYSTAL
Percent Volatiles by Volume:9.2%

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/REDUCING AGENTS/PHOSPHOROUS/AMMONIA/AMINES/CYANIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTION WITH FUELS MAY BE VIOLENT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOX
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MAY SUPPORT COMBUSTION OF FLAMMABLE
MTRLS (WOOD/PAPER/OIL).

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ALLOW MATERIAL TO CONTAMINATE SEWERS &
WATER SOURCES. BUILD DIKES FOR CONTAINMENT OF SPILL FLOW.

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