Product ID:BARIUM HYDROXIDE, CAT #3772
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-299-8499
MSDS Number: BDWLZ

Emergency Phone: (314)982-5000

Cage: 62910

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

BARIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 17194-00-2

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3 (BA)

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST MAY IRRIT TO NOSE/RESP TRACT;ING:CORR
TO TISSUES.MAY CAUSE ULCER;SKIN/EYES:IRRIT/SEV BURNS.

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
DIFFICULTY;INGEST:GIVE SEV GLASSES OF WATER.VOMITG MAY OCCUR
SPONTANEOUSL,BUT DO NOT INDUCE.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:RMV CONTMNTD
CLOTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM SK IN.WASH W/PLENTY H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET
MDPROMPTLY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:30 AUG 86, CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; BOILG
PT:LOSES WATER AT 780C(1436F);MELTG PT:78C(172F).

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPPL
Spec Gravity:2.18
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINATED RUBBER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PER MFR NO INFORMATION FOUND.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,ST.&FED REGS;ESTABLISH ARRANGEMENTS FOR
RETURNING SCRAP MATERIAL TO SUPP LIER FOR PROCESSING,IF POSSIBLE.

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