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Date of Issue : Jul 2000 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : BARIUM METABORATE Other Names : UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : 6 Uses : No information available.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White solid, odourless. Formula : Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 9.5-11.0 (@ 20 degC) Solubility in water : N/A 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
Density @ 25 deg C: 3.25 - 3.35 g/cm3. Solubility in water: 0.35% @ 20 deg C. Thermal decomposition (fusion point): 900-1050 deg C. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
No information available. Eye
Irritating, but completely reversible within 7 days. Skin
No information available. Inhaled
Dust irritating to respiratory tract. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No information available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
After ingestion, drink immediately 250 ml of a 10% sodium sulphate solution or a 5% magnesium sulfate solution. If this is not available, induce vomiting with salt, soap or mustard in warm water and drink 250 ml of water. See a physician.
Eye
After eye contact, rinse immediately for 10-15 minutes with cold water. If irritation continues, see an ophthalmologist.
Skin
After skin contamination, wash immediately with abrasive soap and rinse with large amounts of water. Use glycerin afterwards.
Inhaled
If exposed by inhalation, immediately move to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral (rat) LD50: 850 mg/kg. Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >2000 mg/kg. Skin irritation: Not a primary skin irritant.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
TLV: 10 mg/m3 (nuisance dust).
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations below exposure standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
Use safety glasses, rubber gloves and other body protective clothing. Use a nuisance dust mask when concentrations exceed the exposure standard.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a dry place.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name BARIUM METABORATE Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases S28:BAMETA After contact with skin wash immediately with plenty of water.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection. Do not allow spilled material to enter ground or surface water. Avoid raising dust.
Sweep up spilled material and transfer to suitable container. Hold for later disposal.
Disposal
Dispose according to all local, state, and federal regulations. Do not reuse empty bags - destroy when empty.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Not flammable.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Dust may be a hazard. Use water, dry chemical, or CO2 as extinguishing media. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
LC50, 96 hr (Bluegill sunfish): >100 mg/l. LC50, 96 hr (Rainbow trout): >100 mg/l.
5.1 Contact Points
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