Material Safety Data Sheet
Barium Chloride Solution, 10%-20%

ACC# 91595
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Barium Chloride Solution, 10%-20%
Catalog Numbers: NC9872306, SB8111, SB81120, SB8114, SB811500, SB8221, SB82220, SB8224
Synonyms:
Barium Dichloride.
Company Identification:

              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call:
201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call:
800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
7732-18-5 Water 80-90 231-791-2
10361-37-2 Barium chloride anhydrous 10-20 233-788-1

Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
20/22

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: colourless. Danger! May be harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause cardiac disturbances. Toxic.
Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, liver.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts.
Ingestion: May cause systemic toxic effects on the heart, liver, and kidneys. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic: Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. May cause reproductive and fetal effects.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Induce vomiting by giving one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: 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
Water none listed none listed none listed
Barium chloride anhydrous none listed as Ba: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA 50 mg/m3 IDLH (Listed under ''Barium (soluble compounds)'') none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Water: 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 protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 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: Liquid
Appearance: colourless
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: Completely miscible with water.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Mixture
Molecular Weight:Not available.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, excess heat, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids; oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, chloride fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 10361-37-2: CQ8750000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
CAS# 10361-37-2:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 118 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 10361-37-2:
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (listed as Barium).
Epidemiology: No information found.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Reproductive Effects: Reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Neurotoxicity: No information found.
Mutagenicity: Mutation in microorganisms:
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

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: No information available. No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 10361-37-2: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Barium chloride anhydrous (listed as ** undefined **), 10 20%, (CAS# 10361-37-2) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
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# 7732-18-5 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:
XN
Risk Phrases:

R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases:

S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 10361-37-2: 1
Canada
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.

This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
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: 7/07/2000
Revision #3 Date: 6/08/2001
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