=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:BARIUM OCTAHYDRATE
NIIN:00-234-8362
MSDS Number: BDLLT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BARIUM AND CHEMICALS,INC.
Emergency Phone Num:614-282-9776
CAGE:20865
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BARIUM AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:COUNTY RD 44
Box:218
City:STEUBENVILLE
State:OH
ZIP:43952
Country:US
Phone:740-282-9776
CAGE:20865

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

Name:BARIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:17194-00-2
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSTIC BURNS TO EYES AND SKIN.INHALATION
    IRRITATS MUCOUSA OF NOSE,THROAT AND CHEST.

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

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION;GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN
    IF NEED. IF CONTACT,FLUSH W. H*2O FOR 15 MIN. SPEED OF REMOVAL IS
    CRITICAL. REMOVE & ISOLATE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. KEEP WARM &
    QUIET.EFFE CTS MAY BE DELAYED; OBSERVE VICTIM.

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

Extinguishing Media:IF SUBJECTED TO FIRE,USE DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD W WATER. FIGHT FIRE FROM DISTANCE, COOL
    CONTR W. H*2O
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER PRODUCES TOXIC,IRRITATING ALKALINE
    SOLUTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPL: TAKE UP WITH SAND, OR OTHER NONCOMB.
    ABSORB MATL THEN FLUSH AREA WITH H*20. SM DRY SPL: SHOVEL INTO DRY
    CONTRS, THEN FLUSH AREA W/H*20.LG SPLS:DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPL FOR
    LATER DISPOSAL. NO CONT ACT W/SPILLED MATL. STOP LK.ELIM IGN
    SOURCES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID TEMPERATURES ABOVE
    78C/172F.AVOID ACIDS.WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:US BUREAU OF MINES APPROVED TOXIC DUST
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:IN WORK AREAS.
Protective Gloves:PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES(CUP TYPE)
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHEMICAL NAME:BARIUM HYDROXIDE OCTAHYDRATE.DECOMPOSES 78C.HAZ
    DECOMP:HEAT TO 78C=BA(OH)*2.4H*2O<88C-BA(OH)*2.H*2O,111C=BA(OH)*2.

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP 172F
Vapor Pres:NEG
Spec Gravity:2.18
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A(SOLID)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID ACIDS,ORGANIC MATERIAL,STRONG OXIDERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER AND HEAT,ACIDS,AIR-YIELDS BARIUM
    CARBONATE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATING REMOVES HYDRATION WITH
    INCREASING.SEE SUPP DATA.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DIUTE WITH LARGE QTY OF WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH
    DILUTE ACID.FLUSH TO SEWER IF ALLOWED BY LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.INCINERATE EMPTY BAGS.

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