Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE,DIHYDRATE ACS,84-6708
MSDS Date:05/12/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2922
MSDS Number: CFKXX

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BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE

CAS: 10326-27-9

RTECS: CQ8751000

Fraction By Weight: 99- 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:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:CNS, SPLEEN, LIVER, BONE
MARROW, LUNG. ACUTE- INGESTION IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. EYE
CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION. SKIN CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION.
INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATIO N. CHRONIC- IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE, DAMAGE TO
SPLEEN, LIVER AND BONE MARROW.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DISCOMFORT, PAIN, TEARING, BLURRING
OF VISION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, VOMITING, WEAKNESS,
DIARRHEA

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK PLENTY
OF WATE R & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL
PERSONNEL. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC DUSTS. SWEEP, SCOOP/PICK UP SPILLED
MATERIAL. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. PACKAGE FOR DISPOSAL. WET
SWEEPING/VACUUMING IS RECOMMENDED. WASH SPILL AREA TO REMOVE
RESIUAL CONTAMINATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AND
SECURE POISON AREA. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT AGAINST
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:TOXIC. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR
FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
IN EMERGENCY, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARAT US.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER, WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1765F,963C
Spec Gravity:3.86
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. REUSING OR RECYCLING IS
RECOMMENDED.

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