ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, 99+% (SUPP DATA)  -- 6810-00N014161
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, 99+% (SUPP DATA)
MSDS Date:02/02/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014161
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
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 CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE 99+%, A.C.S. REAGENT
CAS:10326-27-9
RTECS #:CQ8751000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES & SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
    SHOES. WASH BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING GIV E ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF EXPOSURE, GET MD IMMED. INGEST: GET MD
    IMMED .

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING
    FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS &
    DISCARD AFTER USE. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. V ENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
    MATL PICKUP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID ALL
    CONTACT. HIGHLY TOXIC.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART NO: ACS REAGENT 21756-5.

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

HCC:T1
Spec Gravity:3.097
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TO A SOLN OF THE PROD IN WATER, ADD AN EXCESS OF
    DILUTE SULFURIC ACID. LET STAND OVERNIGHT. REMOVE ANY INSOLUBLES &
    BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPRVD FOR HAZ WASTE DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH	FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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