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Date of Issue : JUL 1995 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : POISONOUS SOLID NOS (BARIUM HYDROXIDE) Other Names : BARIUM HYDROXIDE OCTAHYDRATE BARIUM HYDRATE; CAUSTIC BARYTA; BARIUM OCTAHYDRATE UN No. : 1564 Dangerous Goods Class : 61a Subsidiary Risk : Hazchem Code : 2Z Pack Group : II EPG : 6A5 Poisons Schedule : 6 Uses : In petrolium industry to remove sulphuric acid residues. In the preparation of other barium salts. In the manufacture of glass. In synthetic rubber vulcanization. In corrosion inhibitors, drilling fluids, lubricants, pesticides, water softening. As a boiler scale remedy.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White crystalline Fine鼵rystals Formula : Ba(OH)2.8H2O Boiling Point : deg C Melting Point : 380 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 3.8 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : () Solubility in water : 40 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Moderately toxic Slightly corrosive - may cause burns and desquamation Oral LD50 = Not available Eye
Moderately corrosive - causes burns and desquamation Skin
Slightly corrosive - may cause burns and desquamation Dermal LD50 = Not available Inhaled
Slightly corrosive - may cause burns and desquamation to Respiratory Tract (including Mucous Membranes, Throat & Lungs) Inhalation LC50 = Not available 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Contact a Doctor or the Immediately Give 1 - 3 cups of water Induce vomiting (Ipecac syrup or stimulate throat with finger)
Eye
Flood eyes with clean water for 15 minutes - retract eyelids often Immediately transport to a hospital or doctor
Skin
Remove all contaminated clothing including footwear Wash affected areas thoroughly with mild soap and water If condition persists Immediately transport to a hospital or doctor
Inhaled
Remove from contaminated area immediately; avoid becoming casualty If NOT breathing apply artificial resuscitation Experienced person may administer Oxygen if breathing is difficult If condition persists Immediately transport to a hospital or doctor
First Aid Facilities
2.5 Advice to Doctor
2.6 Toxicity Data
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
TLV-TWA: 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ventilation Required to Keep Levels Below Standards
3.3 Personal Protection
Ensure an eye bath is available Ensure a safety shower is available Butyl rubber gloves and boots Safety goggles All purpose canister respirator Cotton overalls to protect skin and clothing
3.4 Flammability
Material is non-flammable SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Transport or store away from strong acids. Transport or store in a dry place.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. 1564 Class 61a Sun Risk Hazchem Code 2Z Pack Group II EPG No. 6A5 Shipping Name POISONOUS SOLID NOS (BARIUM HYDROXIDE) Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Avoid raising dust
Disposal
Contact local Waste Disposal Authority before you dispose at a chemical waste depot.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Will not burn or explode
Extinguishing Media
Evacuate area - move upwind of fire Summon Fire Brigade immediately, dial 000 Material will not burn Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding conditions 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Material generates considerable heat when mixed with acids. Material is incompatible with chlorinated rubber.
5.1 Contact Points
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