BARIUM | ICSC: 1052 (October 1999) |
CAS #: 7440-39-3 |
UN #: 1400 |
EC Number: 231-149-1 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with water. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. | Use special powder, dry sand. NO water. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from halogenated solvents, strong oxidants and acids. Dry. Keep under inert gas, oil or oxygen-free liquid. | |
PACKAGING | |
BARIUM | ICSC: 1052 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: Ba |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 0.5 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: (as Ba, inhalable fraction): 0.5 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(8); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: (as Ba): 0.5 mg/m3 as TWA |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water, bicarbonate, powder, foam, and carbon dioxide. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Barium (EHC 107, 1990) Barium (HSG 46, 1991)