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

MSDS NAME:BARIUM NITRATE,ACS
NIIN:00-247-0604
MSDS Number: BDNLF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL (MFR
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

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

Name:BARIUM NITRATE
CAS:10022-31-8
RTECS #:CQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED

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

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED,IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING & REPEAT UNTIL
    VOMIT FLUID IS CLEAR.CALL A PHYSICIAN.RINSE EYES THOROUGHLY WITH
    WATER;CONTAMINATED SKIN SHOULD BE WASHED WITH SOAP.

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

Flash Point:N.A.
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEMICAL,OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER.CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & CAREFULLY REMOVE ANY SPILLED
    MATERIAL.DISSOLVE WASTE IN 6M-HCL & FILTER.NEUTRALIZE WITH
    6M-NH*4OH(USE LITMUS) AND PRECIPITATE WITH EXCESS SODIUM
    CARBONATE.STORE IN APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINE RS FOR OXIDIZERS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY ALL FIRE SOURCES;REMOVE
    INFLAMMABLES & OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES;STORE IN FIRE-PROOF STORAGE
    AREA.WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:2.8
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BARIUM DIOXIDE;MAGNESIUM; & ZINC,FLAMMABLES,OXIDIZABLE MATLS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GAS OF NITROGEN OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF 6M-HCL &
    FILTER.ADD THE FILTER TO SLIGHT AMOUNT OF 6M-NH*4OH BY USE OF THE
    LITMUS TEST.PRECIPITATE WITH SUFFICIENT SODIUM CARBONATE.AFTER
    FILTRATION,WASH & DRY THE PREC IPITATE.PACKAGE & RETURN TO THE
    SUPPLIERS.

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