J T BAKER INC -- BARIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE 0974  -- 6810-00-236-5336
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE 0974
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5336
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
CAS:10326-27-9
RTECS #:CQ8751000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG BA/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG BA/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS   118 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALED:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN
    CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED.
    EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTED:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. 
    CHRONIC:IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CNS DAMAGE, DAMAGE T O
    SPLEEN, LIVER, AND BONE MARROW.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN
    CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED.
    EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTED:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTED:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
    IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFCULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. SK IN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN
    SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND
    COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. UP TO 3 PPM, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS
    RECOMMENDED. ABOVE 3 PPM A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS
    ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N).  CAGE CODE AND NSN IDENTIFIED
    BY THEM.

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:=962.8C, ######F
Spec Gravity:3.86
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS. ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D005
    (EP TOXIC WASTE).

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