Material Safety Data Sheet
Barium nitrate
ACC# 02440
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Barium nitrate
Catalog Numbers:
AC203150000, AC203150050, AC203155000, S71300, S71301, S75050, B53-500,
NC9344971
Synonyms:
Barium dinitrate; Nitric acid, barium salt.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
10022-31-8 |
Barium nitrate |
100 | 233-020-5 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white crystals.
Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other
material may cause a fire. Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes
eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central
nervous system effects. May cause kidney damage. May cause cardiac
disturbances.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system,
muscles, cardiovascular system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause kidney damage. Ingestion of nitrate
containing compounds can lead to methemoglobinemia. The barium ion
is a muscle poison causing stimulation and then paralysis. Initial
symptoms are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, colic,
and diarrhea, followed by myocardial and general muscular
stimulation with tingling in the extremities. The barium ion is a
muscle poison causing stimulation and then paralysis. Initial
symptoms are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, colic,
and diarrhea, followed by myocardial and general muscular
stimulation with tingling in the extremities. The barium ion is a
muscle poison causing stimulation and then paralysis. Initial
symptoms are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, colic,
and diarrhea, followed by myocardial and general muscular
stimulation with tingling in the extremities.
The barium ion stimulates cardiac, smooth and striated muscle.
Various motor disturbances including stiffness, cramps, weakness or
paralysis of the musculature may be seen with exposure to soluble
barium salts. Central nervous system stimulation may be seen
followed by depression.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation
at high concentrations may cause CNS depression and asphixiation.
Chronic:
May cause kidney damage. May cause kidney damage.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene
Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Institute cardiac monitoring for all significant ingestions of
soluble barium salts. Institute cardiac monitoring for all
significant ingestions of soluble barium salts.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may
cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Contact
professional fire-fighters immediately. For small fires, do NOT use
dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, halon or foams. USE WATER ONLY. For
large fires, flood fire area with water from a distance.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1; Special Hazard: OX
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to
waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation. Do not use combustible materials such as paper
towels to clean up spill.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid
and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Do not
get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not
pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty
containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do not store near
combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Keep away from reducing agents.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Barium nitrate
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0.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Barium).
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0.5 mg/m3 TWA (as Ba) 50 mg/m3 IDLH (as Ba)
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0.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Barium).0.5 mg/m3 TWA (as Ba) (listed under Barium, soluble compounds).
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Barium nitrate:
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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Crystals
Appearance: white
Odor: odorless
pH: 5.0-8.0, 5% Aq. soln.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: 9.0
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Decomposes.
Freezing/Melting Point:592 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 592 deg C
Solubility: moderate
Specific Gravity/Density: 3.24 @23C
Molecular Formula:Ba(NO3)2
Molecular Weight:261.3398
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, acids, bases, aluminum, hydroxylamine, magnesium,
phosphorus, zinc, esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propyl
formate), combustible and flammable materials (e.g. alkyl resins,
asphalt, gasoline, grease, methyl acetone, polystyrene,
polyurethane), acid anhydrides, tin chloride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, barium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 10022-31-8:
CQ9625000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10022-31-8:
Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H
Mild;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 266
mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 355
mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 390
mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10022-31-8:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
Terrestrial: Increases the mobility of other elements in the soil.
Has a high bioconcentration potential.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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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
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
BARIUM NITRATE |
BARIUM NITRATE |
Hazard Class: |
5.1 |
5.1(6.1) |
UN Number: |
UN1446 |
UN1446 |
Packing Group: |
II |
II |
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10022-31-8 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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 10022-31-8: immediate, fire.
Section 313
This material contains Barium
nitrate (listed as Barium), 100%, (CAS# 10022-31-8) 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# 10022-31-8 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Barium,
soluble compounds), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as
Barium, soluble compounds), Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
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 O
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with...
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10022-31-8: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 10022-31-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D1B, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 10022-31-8 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 9/14/1998
Revision #3 Date: 11/12/2003
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