ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- B4885 BARIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00F022076
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:B4885 BARIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F022076
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:2060
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Info Phone Num:(414) 273-3850 OR (800) 231-8327
Emergency Phone Num:(414) 273-3850 OR (800) 325-5832
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CARBONATE
CAS:513-77-9
RTECS #:CQ8600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/CUM (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM (BA)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT LD50: 418 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:INGESTION: FATAL. SKIN/EYES:
    IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: STOMACH PAINS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
    INHALATION: HEAT, G.I. SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, LUNGS.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL  ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A
    BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. HIGHLY
    TOXIC. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:4.430
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE
    DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTES. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE, LOCAL LAWS.

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