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BARIUM SULFATE ICSC: 0827
Date of Peer Review: October 1999

 Barium sulphate
Blanc fixe
Artificial barite
CAS # 7727-43-7 BaSO4
RTECS # CR0600000 Molecular mass: 233.43
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

Inhalation
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE


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BARIUM SULFATE ICSC: 0827
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS TASTELESS, WHITE OR YELLOWISH CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with aluminium powder.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 10 mg/m³ as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (Inhalable fraction) 4 mg/m³; (Respirable fraction) 1.5 mg/m³; (DFG 2004).
 		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to dust particles, resulting in baritosis (a form of benign pneumoconiosis).
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point (decomposes): 1600°C
Density: 4.5 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES
Occurs in nature as the mineral barite; also as barytes, heavy spar. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
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