Product ID:BARIUM HYDROXIDE, 8-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/09/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-299-8499
MSDS Number: BJSGB

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151, 800-424-8802

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO811

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

BARIUM HYDROXIDE, 8-HYDRATE. TLV/PEL FOR BARIUM, SOLUBLE

CAS: 12230-71-6

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC:IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE, DAMAGE TO SPLEEN, LIVER,
BONE MARROW. TARGET ORGANS:EYES AND SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:EXCESSIVE INHAL IS IRRIT, MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE. SKIN:SEVERE IRRIT OR BURNS, PROLONGED
CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYE:SEVERE IRRIT OR BURNS.
INGEST:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, D IZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRIT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED INDUCE VOMITING.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF WATER F OR AT LEAST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE. EYE:IMMED FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY
CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQ VENT CONDITIONS EXIST.
IF AIRBORNE CONC EXCEEDS TLV, NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONC EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF RESPIRATOR,
NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA IS A DVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM & APRON RECOMMENDED.EMER EYE WASH &
DELUGE SHOWER IN IMMED AREA OF USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:172F,78C
Vapor Pres:11
Spec Gravity:2.18
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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