CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- BARIUM CHLORIDE,DIHYDRATE ACS,84-6708  -- 6810-00-237-2922
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE,DIHYDRATE ACS,84-6708
MSDS Date:05/12/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2922
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:910-584-0381/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
CAS:10326-27-9
RTECS #:CQ8751000
Fraction by Wt: 99- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG BA/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG BA/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 118 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:CNS, SPLEEN, LIVER, BONE
    MARROW, LUNG. ACUTE- INGESTION IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. EYE
    CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION. SKIN CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION.
    INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATIO N. CHRONIC- IRRITATION OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE, DAMAGE TO
    SPLEEN, LIVER AND BONE MARROW.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DISCOMFORT, PAIN, TEARING, BLURRING
    OF VISION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, VOMITING, WEAKNESS,
    DIARRHEA

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK PLENTY
    OF WATE R & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL
    PERSONNEL. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
    NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, RESPIRATORY
    EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC DUSTS. SWEEP, SCOOP/PICK UP SPILLED
    MATERIAL. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. PACKAGE FOR DISPOSAL. WET
    SWEEPING/VACUUMING IS RECOMMENDED. WASH  SPILL AREA TO REMOVE
    RESIUAL CONTAMINATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AND
    SECURE POISON AREA. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:TOXIC. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS.
    AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR
    FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
    IN EMERGENCY, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARAT US.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER, WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1765F,963C
Spec Gravity:3.86
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. REUSING OR RECYCLING IS
    RECOMMENDED.

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