CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC -- BARIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-237-2922
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:09/01/1983
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2922
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2699
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
CAS:10326-27-9
RTECS #:CQ8751000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT LD50: 118 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SERIOUS BURNS AFTER PROLONGED CONTACT.
    POSSIBLY FATAL BY INGESTION. DUST IS RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    POSSIBLE BURNS AFTER PROLONGED CONTACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY DISORDERS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER; GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. EYES:
    FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER; GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
    INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. INGESTION:
    DRINK 1 OR 2 GLASSE S OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    AT NORMAL AMBIENT TEMP. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:PHYSICIAN SHOULD KNOW THAT IN ACUTE BARIUM POISONING
    A RAPID DECREASE IN SERUM-POTASSIUM LEVEL IS EXPERIENCED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING OR
    SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2840F,1560C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1765F,963C
Spec Gravity:3.86
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, GRANULES OR POWDER. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE, 2-FURAN PERCARBOXYLIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID DUSTING (DISPERSION OF FINE
    PARTICLES INTO AIR)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BARIUM OXIDE,HCL.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CURRENT
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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