FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE B34  -- 6810-00-299-8497
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE B34
MSDS Date:07/31/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-299-8497
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
CAS:10326-27-9
RTECS #:CQ8751000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:0.5 MG/CUM (NIOSH)
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/CUM (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM (BA)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 118 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
    IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION ON CONTACT. MAY CAUSE
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS, IMPAIRED NEUROMUSCULAR FUNCTION,
    KIDNEY DAMGE IF SWALLOWED. I NHALATION OR SKIN ABSORBTION OF LARGE
    AMOUNTS MAY ALSO SHOW SAME SYMPTOMS AS INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. EYES: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT, BLURRED VISION. SKIN: RASH,
    ITCHING. INGESTED: DROWSINESS, METALLIC TASTE, DRY THROAT, BLURRED
    VISION, WEAKNESS, EXCESSIVE  SALIVATION, MUSCULAR CRAMPS, MENTAL
    CONFUSION, HEMORRAGING IN STOMACH, INTESTINES AND KIDNEYS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE
    DOCTOR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. INGESTED: GET IMM EDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. DOCTORS- GIVE30
    GRAMS SODIUM SULFATE IN 250 ML WATER, ORALLY. GIVE BY GASTRIC TUBE
    IF SYMPTOMS HAVE APPEARED. ANTIDOTE SHOULD BE GIVE BY QUALIFIED
    MEDICAL PERSONNEL ONLY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY, OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE BUNKER GEAR. MOVE CONTAINERS FORM FIRE IF CAN BE
    DONE AT NO RISK. DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS OR
    CONTAINERS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE AND DENY ENTRY. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE
    IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF
    ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT FAILS. IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS USED, A
    PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134 MUST BE IN PLACE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH
    SKIN AND EYES. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHESS BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:96.0F,35.6C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:235F,113C
Spec Gravity:3.097
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, FLAT CRYSTALS WITH BITTER, SALTY TASTE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATTER, 2-FURAN
    PERCARBOXYLIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS OXIDES OF BARIUM
    AND HYDROCHLORIC ACID.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER SAYS MATERIAL IS EPA WASTE D005.

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