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

MSDS NAME:BARIUM HYDROXIDE,OCTAHYDRATE
NIIN:00-234-8362
MSDS Number: BDLLX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.T.BAKER CHEM. (CHEM COMMODITIES-DIST)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:KO749
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.T.BAKER CHEM. (CHEM COMMODITIES-DIST)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:KO749
Company:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Name:BARIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:17194-00-2
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAYBE FATAL IF INGEST.VOMITING,STOMACH
    PAIN,DIARRHEA,CONVULSION,GI BLEEDING,KIDNEY DAMAGE.

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

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR. IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING A
    TABLESPOON OF EPSOM SALT IN A GLASS OF WARM WATER & REPEAT UNTIL
    VOMIT FLUID IS CLEAR. KEEP PATIENT WARM & QUIET.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DISSOLVE WASTE IN 6M-HCL & FILTER. NEUTRALIZE
    THE FILTRATE WITH 6M-NH*4OH. USE LITMUS & PRECIPITATE WITH EXCESS
    SODIUM CARBONATE. FILTER, WASH & DRY THE PRECIPITATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS.WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.STORE IN COOL DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING.AVOID BREATHING
    DUST.USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHING,EYEBATH,SAFETY
    SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS:CAUSTIC BARYTA,BARIUM HYDRATE.

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1436F
Spec Gravity:2.18
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,TRANSPARENT CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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