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Date of Issue : Aug 1998 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : BARIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S. (BARIUM CARBONATE) Other Names : BARIUM CARBONATE CARBONIC ACID, BARIUM SALT (1:1) UN No. : 1564 Dangerous Goods Class : 6.1 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : 2Z Pack Group : II EPG : 37 Poisons Schedule : 6 Uses : As a rat poison. In ceramics, paints, enamels, marble substitutes and rubber. In the manufacture of paper, barium salts, electrodes and optical glasses. As an analytical reagent.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White heavy powder. Tasteless and odourless. Formula : BaCO3 Boiling Point : DEC deg C Melting Point : 1740 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 4.43 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : 0.024 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
Decomposes at about 1300 degrees C into BaO and CO2. Almost insoluble in water, 0.024 g/L; slightly soluble (1:1000) in CO2 water; soluble in dilute HCl, HNO3 or acetic acid; also soluble in solution of NH4Cl or NH4NO3. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause muscle paralysis, respiratory failure, and possible death. May cause pain, weakness and numbness with possible muscle paralysis. Eye
Causes eye irritation. Skin
Causes skin irritation. Exposure may cause irritation characterised by redness, dryness and inflammation. Inhaled
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung oedema. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No data available
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Contact a Doctor or the immediately. Give 1 - 3 cups of water to drink. Induce vomiting (Ipecac Syrup or stimulate throat with finger). Immediately transport to a hospital or doctor.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes - retracting eyelids often. If condition persists immediately transport to a hospital or doctor.
Skin
Remove all contaminated clothing including footwear. Wash affected areas thoroughly for at least 15 minutes with clean water. If condition persists immediately transport to a hospital or doctor.
Inhaled
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, experienced person may administer oxygen. Immediately transport to a hospital or doctor.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 418 mg/kg (Rat) ; 200 mg/kg (Mouse) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product by Worksafe .
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels to a minimum and below applicable workplace standards.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear appropriate OSHA/MSHA-approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, butyl rubber gloves and boots, cotton overalls to protect skin and clothing. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Material is non-flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Transport or store in a dry place away from strong acids. No special precautions necessary.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. 1564 Class 6.1 Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code 2Z Pack Group II EPG No. 37 Shipping Name BARIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S. (BARIUM CARBONATE) Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing protection.
Avoid raising dust. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Disposal
Bury in a landfill site approved for the disposal of chemical and hazardous waste. Observe all Federal, State and Local regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Will not burn or explode. Evolves toxic gases of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide on decomposition. Incompatible with strong acids, bromine trifluoride, and 2-furanpercarboxylic acid. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Material is non-combustible. In case of fire use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No data available
5.1 Contact Points
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