SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BB 55
Threshold Limited Value
ALDON 0.5 mg/m3 as Barium (ACGIH, 1992-93). Orl-rat LD50: 355 mg/Kg.
1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
BB 55
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION May 23, 1996
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure INGESTION: Oral intake may cause weakness, salivation and nausea,
followed by vomiting and diarrhea. Patient may become cold and experience
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE varying degrees of paralysis. INHALATION: May be harmful, with symptoms
similar to those of oral intake. Observe allowable limits. EYES: May cause
Product BARIUM NITRATE irritation, redness and pain. SKIN: May cause irritation, redness and pain.
CHEMTREC
0 3
Health
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and
1
Barium Nitrate 0
Synonyms INGESTION: If swallowed, if conscious, give one or two glasses of water to
0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177
oxy First Aid Procedures drink. Induce vomiting and call physician immediately. Never give anything
Formula Ba(NO3)2 3
Reactivity by mouth to an unconscious person. EYES: Flush thoroughly with water for
NFPA at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
Unit Size up to 2.5 Kg. immediate medical attention. SKIN: Flush thoroughly with water, then wash
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
with mild soap and water. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not
0 1 2 3 4
C.A.S. No. 10022-31-8 breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable Excessive temperature, flame and heat.
Barium Nitrate 100% See Section V.
Stable X
DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER! POISON Incompatibility Barium dioxide, Magnesium and Zinc. Reducing agents, combustible materials.
(Materials to Avoid)
CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
Hazardous Thermal decomposition or burning may produce oxides of nitrogen and
MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
barium oxide, barium dust or fume.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
592掳C (1097掳F) Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 3.24 @ 23掳C Can be explosive when mixed with
Melting Point (掳F)
May Occur Will Not Occur reducing agents. Mixtures may detonate
Percent Volatile
Decomposes. Negligible as solid. by heat or shock.
Boiling Point (掳F) by Volume (%) X
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Negligible as solid. Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) =1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Unknown.
Vapor Density (Air=1) Wear protective clothing and NIOSH/MSHA-approved dust mask
material is released or spilled
or respirator. Sweep up and collect in dry state and place in a
8.7 grams per 100 mL. at 20掳C.
Solubility in Water
suitable container.
White crystals or powder; odorless.
Appearance & Odor
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
Waste Disposal Method
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air Upper
Flash Point
Dispose of in an approved chemical landfill or contract with a licensed
% by Volume
(Method Used) Non-flammable. NA -------- --------
waste disposal service.
Extinguisher
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Media
Work in ventilation hood or if dusty conditions prevail, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-
Respiration Protection
(Specify Type) approved dust mask or respirator.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Recommended. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES Ventilation Recommended. No.
Mechanical (General) Other
A NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus should
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
be worn for protection against barium-containing dust, mist or fumes.
Other Protective
Goggles, lab coat, vented hood, proper gloves, eye wash station.
Equipment
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 42)
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Store in a cool, dry place away from clothing and combustible, organic and
in Handling & Storing
other oxidizable materials. Wash thoroughly after handling.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Spontaneous chemical reaction with low flash point organics
Avoid contact with skin or eyes.
or reducing agents.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date 05/23/96 Michael Raszeja MR
No. 5 Coordinator
D.O.T. BARIUM NITRATE, 5.1, UN 1446 The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "essentially similar" to form OSHA-20 materials and the safety and health of employees. * Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards. Printed on recycled paper.
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