Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE 0974
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5336
MSDS Number: BTSDV

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE

CAS: 10326-27-9

RTECS: CQ8751000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG BA/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG BA/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 118 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALED:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN
CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED.
EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTED:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL.
CHRONIC:IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CNS DAMAGE, DAMAGE T O
SPLEEN, LIVER, AND BONE MARROW.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN
CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED.
EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTED:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGESTED:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFCULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. SK IN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN
SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND
COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. UP TO 3 PPM, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS
RECOMMENDED. ABOVE 3 PPM A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS
ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). CAGE CODE AND NSN IDENTIFIED
BY THEM.

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:=962.8C, ######F
Spec Gravity:3.86
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS. ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D005
(EP TOXIC WASTE).

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