**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
 
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|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|     7732-18-5  |Water                                 |    98    | 231-791-2 | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|    10361-37-2  |Barium chloride                       |    2     | 233-788-1 | 
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          Text for R-phrases: see Section 16 
          Hazard Symbols: XN 
          Risk Phrases: 20/22 
 
                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** 
 
                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. 
 
Potential Health Effects 
     Eye: 
          Causes eye irritation. 
     Skin: 
          Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful 
          amounts. 
     Ingestion: 
          The barium ion is a muscle poison causing stimulation and then 
          paralysis. Initial symptoms are gastrointestinal, including nausea, 
          vomiting, colic, and diarrhea, followed by myocardial and general 
          muscular stimulation with tingling in the extremities. The barium ion 
          is a muscle poison causing stimulation and then paralysis. Initial 
          symptoms are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, colic, 
          and diarrhea, followed by myocardial and general muscular 
          stimulation with tingling in the extremities. The barium ion is a 
          muscle poison causing stimulation and then paralysis. Initial 
          symptoms are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, colic, 
          and diarrhea, followed by myocardial and general muscular 
          stimulation with tingling in the extremities. 
     Inhalation: 
          May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. 
     Chronic: 
          May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. 
 
                    **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** 
 
     Eyes: 
          Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid 
          immediately. 
     Skin: 
          Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes 
          while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if 
          irritation develops or persists. 
     Ingestion: 
          Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting 
          unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by 
          mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. 
     Inhalation: 
          Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not 
          breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, 
          give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
     Notes to Physician: 
          Get medical aid. 
 
                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: 
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in 
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full 
          protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases 
          may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 
     Extinguishing Media: 
          Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. 
 
                **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated 
                          in Section 8. 
     Spills/Leaks: 
          Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), 
          then place in suitable container. Wash area with soap and water. 
          Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective 
          Equipment section. Provide ventilation. 
 
                   **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** 
 
     Handling: 
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. 
          Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and 
          inhalation. 
     Storage: 
          Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. 
 
          **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** 
 
     Engineering Controls: 
          Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped 
          with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or 
          local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the 
          permissible exposure limits. 
     Exposure Limits 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: 
 
          CAS# 10361-37-2: 
               United States OSHA: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA  (listed under Barium). 
               Belgium - TWA: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 VLE 
               Malaysia: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 TWA 
               Netherlands: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 MAC 
               Russia: 0.3 mg/m3 TWA 
               Spain: (listed as barium): 0.5 mg/m3 VLA-ED 
 
     Personal Protective Equipment 
 
                 Eyes: 
                       Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical 
                       safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face 
                       protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European 
                       Standard EN166. 
                 Skin: 
                       Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
             Clothing: 
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
          Respirators: 
                       Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 
                       CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a 
                       NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved 
                       respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if 
                       irritation or other symptoms are experienced. 
 
             **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** 
 
Physical State:             Liquid 
Color:                      colorless 
Odor:                       None reported. 
pH:                         Not available. 
Vapor Pressure:             Not available. 
Viscosity:                  Not available. 
Boiling Point:              Not available. 
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available. 
Flash Point:                Not available. 
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available. 
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available. 
Decomposition Temperature: 
Solubility in water:        Completely miscible with water. 
Specific Gravity/Density: 
Molecular Formula:          Mixture 
Molecular Weight:           0 
 
                 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** 
 
     Chemical Stability: 
          Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. 
     Conditions to Avoid: 
          Excess heat. 
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials: 
          No significant incompatibilities identified with common materials and 
          contaminants.. 
     Hazardous Decomposition Products: 
          Hydrogen chloride, barium oxide, chloride fumes. 
     Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported 
 
                **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     RTECS#: 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 
          CAS# 10361-37-2: CQ8750000 
     LD50/LC50: 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. 
          CAS# 10361-37-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 150 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 
          118 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 397 mg/kg. 
     Carcinogenicity: 
       Water - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
       Barium chloride - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
     Other: 
          See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. 
 
                  **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
 
 
                 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** 
 
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. 
 
                  **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** 
 
     IATA 
          Shipping Name: Not regulated. 
           Hazard Class: 
              UN Number: 
          Packing Group: 
     IMO 
          Shipping Name: Not regulated. 
           Hazard Class: 
              UN Number: 
          Packing Group: 
     RID/ADR 
          Shipping Name: Not regulated. 
           Hazard Class: 
              UN Number: 
          Packing group: 
 
                  **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** 
 
 European/International Regulations 
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
          Hazard Symbols: XN 
          Risk Phrases: 
                       R 20/22  Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. 
          Safety Phrases: 
                       S 28  After contact with skin, wash immediately 
                       with... 
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection) 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. 
          CAS# 10361-37-2: 1 
   Canada 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
          CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
 US FEDERAL 
     TSCA 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
          CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
 
                  **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     Text for R-phrases from Section 2 
     MSDS Creation Date:  1/21/2002  Revision #2 Date: 12/03/2002 
 
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