Safety Data Sheet Barium Acetate High Purity 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Barium Acetate High Purity Synonyms/Generic Names: None Product Number: 0662 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925 For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Target organ effect, Toxic by inhalation, Harmful by ingestion. Target Organs: Heart, Nerves, Gastrointestinal tract, Bone marrow, Spleen, Liver Signal Words: Warning Pictograms: GHS Classification: Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 4 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H302+H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Precautionary Statements: P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Revised on 08/12/2015 Page 1 of 6
Potential Health Effects May cause eye irritation. Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 2 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal E 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS EINECS# / Molecular Component Weight % CAS # Formula ELINCS# Weight Barium Acetate >99 543-80-6 208-849-0 C 4 H 6 BaO 4 255.42 g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and wash using soap. Get medical attention. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool containers with water. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (carbon oxides, barium oxide) under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. Revised on 08/12/2015 Page 2 of 6
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational exposure controls: Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity Barium and soluble compounds, as Ba 0.5 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH 0.5 mg/m 3 PEL OSHA 0.5 mg/m 3 REL NIOSH TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Ceiling Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron or lab coat. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Odor Odor threshold ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Vapor pressure Vapor density White crystalline solid 7.0-8.5 @ g/l @ 25 C (77 F) Not Flammable Not Flammable Not Flammable Revised on 08/12/2015 Page 3 of 6
Relative density Solubility (ies) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature 2.470 (water=1) Soluble in cold water. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable. Will not occur. Strong oxidizing agents, acids. Carbon oxides, barium oxide. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Barium Acetate Respiratory Ingestion Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA LD50 Oral rat 921 mg/kg as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Redness, itching. Redness, itching, tearing. Respiratory Irritation to the mucous membranes, coughing, wheezing shortness of breath. Ingestion Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory/ Sensitization Excreted in maternal milk in animal. Passes through the placental barrier in human. Revised on 08/12/2015 Page 4 of 6
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Barium Acetate Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product or residues. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO UN1564, Barium compounds, n.o.s., (Barium Acetate), 6.1, pg III UN1564, BARIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S., (BARIUM ACETATE), 6.1, pg III UN1564, BARIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S., (BARIUM ACETATE), 6.1, pg III No UN1564, Barium compounds, n.o.s., (Barium Acetate), 6.1, pg III 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard Listed: Barium Acetate Revised on 08/12/2015 Page 5 of 6
16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Original 08/12/2015 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Revised on 08/12/2015 Page 6 of 6