MSDS Name: Barium chloride dihydrate
Catalog Numbers: AC203130000, AC203130010, AC203135000, AC423450000, AC423450050, AC423455000, S71245, S71248R
Synonyms: Barium dichloride dihydrate.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Barium chloride dihydrate	none listed	none listed	none listed
Barium chloride anhydrous	none listed	0.5 mg/m3 TWA (as Ba)	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Barium chloride dihydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Barium chloride anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: odorless
pH: 5-8 (5% soln)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1560 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:962 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: 59% @ 100°C
Specific Gravity/Density:3.86
Molecular Formula:BaCl2.2H2O
Molecular Weight:244.28

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Incompatible with bromine trifluoride and 2-furan percarboxylic acid (explodes at room temperature). Reacts violently with sulfuric acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, chlorine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 10326-27-9: CQ8751000
CAS# 10361-37-2: CQ8750000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

CAS# 10361-37-2:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 150 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 118 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 397 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10326-27-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 10361-37-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information found.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Reproductive Effects: No information found.
Neurotoxicity: No information found.
Mutagenicity: No information found.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: Barium chloride accumulates in plants when it exceeds calcium and magnesium levels in soil.
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	BARIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S.				BARIUM COMPOUNDS NOS (BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE)
Hazard Class:	6.1				6.1
UN Number:	UN1564				UN1564
Packing Group:	III				III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 10326-27-9 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 10326-27-9: acute, chronic. CAS # 10361-37-2: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Barium chloride dihydrate (listed as Barium), 99%, (CAS# 10326-27-9) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. This chemical is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 10326-27-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 10361-37-2 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T
Risk Phrases:
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 20 Harmful by inhalation.

Safety Phrases:
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10326-27-9: 1
CAS# 10361-37-2: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 10326-27-9 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10326-27-9: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 0.
5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)
/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 (tot
al dust) OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5
mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.5 m
g(Ba)/m3;STEL 1.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3;STEL 1
mg(Ba)/m OEL-TURKEY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg(
Ba)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL
IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
CAS# 10361-37-2: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 0.
5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)
/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 (tot
al dust) OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5
mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.5 m
g(Ba)/m3;STEL 1.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.3 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3;STEL 1 mg(Ba)/m OEL-TURKEY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL
-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN,
KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check AC
GI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 4/23/1999
Revision #5 Date: 3/04/2004

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