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 Barium Hydroxide Aqueous Solution Safety Data Sheet (SDS)SDS #: 95.1
Revision Date: March 24, 2014
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Barium Hydroxide Aqueous SolutionFlinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9458
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WARNING SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2). Causes mild skin irritation (H316).
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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331). SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #4. Store with hydroxides, oxides, silicates and carbonates.
Store in a cool, dry place. Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Exposure guidelines: (as barium) PEL/TLV 0.5 mg/m3 (OSHA/ACGIH) SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear, colorless aqueous solution. Odorless.
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with acids.
Shelf life: Poor, absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. See Section 7 for further information. SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Highly toxic, corrosive.
Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Heart, kidneys, GI system, bone marrow, spleen, and liver. ORL-RAT LD50: 550 mg/kg as barium hydroxide
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not yet available.
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27h is one option. SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: Barium compounds, N.O.S. Hazard class: 6.1, Keep away from food. UN number: UN1564.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (241-234-5), RCRA D002, D005.
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
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