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BARIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE
VWR International, Pty Ltd
Chemwatch: 11379
Print Date:
28/10/2013
Version No:
Issue Date:
01/01/2013
4.1.1.1
Safety Data Sheet according to WHS and ADG requirements
S.GHS.AUS.EN
SECTION 1 Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking
Product Identifier
Product name:
BARIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE
Chemical Name:
barium chloride, dihydrate
Synonyms:
BaCl2.2H2O, Barium Chloride Dihydrate GR ACS ISO, Jasol barium chloride dihydrate, Product Code: 10047-17006-27290, barium chloride,
UNILAB, UNIVAR, barium dichloride dihydrate, barium dichloride hydrated
Proper shipping name:
BARIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (contains barium chloride, dihydrate)
Chemical formula:
Ba-Cl2.2H2-O
Other means of identification:
Not Available
CAS number:
10326-27-9
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses:
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Registered company name:
VWR International, Pty Ltd
Address:
Unit 1/31 Archimedes Place 4172 QLD
Australia
Telephone:
61 7 3009 4100 ; 1300 727 696
Fax:
61 7 3009 4199 ; 1300 135 123
Website:
http://au.vwr.com
Email:
[email protected]
Emergency telephone number
Association / Organisation:
Not Available
Emergency telephone numbers:
61 7 3009 4100 ; 1300 727 696
Other emergency telephone numbers:
61 7 3009 4100 ; 1300 727 696
SECTION 2 Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code.
ChemWatch Hazard Ratings
MinMax
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
0
3
2
0
2
0 = Minimum
1 = Low
2 = Moderate
3 = High
4 = Extreme
Poisons Schedule:
S6
GHS Classification[1]:
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3
Legend:1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Label elements
GHS label elements
Signal word:
DANGER
Hazard statement(s):
H301
Toxic if swallowed
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H332
Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary statement(s): Prevention
P261
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264
Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
P270
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Precautionary statement(s): Response
P301+P310
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider
P304+P340
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P312
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell.
P321
Specific treatment (see advice on this label).
P330
Rinse mouth.
Precautionary statement(s): Storage
P405
Store locked up.
Precautionary statement(s): Disposal
P501
Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
SECTION 3 Composition / information on ingredients
Substances
%[weight]
CAS No
10326-27-9
>99
Name
barium chloride, dihydrate
Mixtures
See section above for composition of Substances
SECTION 4 First aid measures
Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact:
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
Skin Contact:
If skin contact occurs:
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
Inhalation:
If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
Transport to hospital, or doctor.
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY.
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following observation and employing supportive measures as indicated by the patient's condition.
If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily available, the patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the MSDS should be provided. Further action will be the
responsibility of the medical specialist.
If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings send the patient to a hospital together with a copy of the MSDS.
Where medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than 15 minutes from a hospital or unless instructed otherwise:
INDUCE vomiting with fingers down the back of the throat, ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. Lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and
prevent aspiration.
NOTE: Wear a protective glove when inducing vomiting by mechanical means.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
After ingestion of barium acid salts, severe gastro-intestinal irritation followed by muscle twitching, progressive flaccid paralysis and severe hypokalaemia and hypertension, occurs.
Respiratory failure, renal failure and occasional cardiac dysrhythmias may result from an acute ingestion.
Use sodium sulfate as a cathartic. Add 5-10 gm of sodium sulfate to lavage solution or as fluid supplement to Ipecac syrup (the sulfate salt is not absorbed)
Monitor cardiac rhythm and serum potassium closely to establish the trend over the first 24 hours. Large doses of potassium may be needed to correct the hypokalaemia.
Administer generous amounts of fluid replacement but monitor the urine and serum for evidence of renal failure. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology]
SECTION 5 Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
Water spray or fog.
Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
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Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture
Fire Incompatibility:
None known.
Advice for firefighters
Fire Fighting:
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Non combustible.
Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of:hydrogen chloride
SECTION 6 Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Minor Spills:
Remove all ignition sources.
Clean up all spills immediately.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment.
Major Spills:
Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
SECTION 7 Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Safe handling
Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
Other information
Store in original containers.
Keep containers securely sealed.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Suitable container:
Glass container is suitable for laboratory quantities
Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can.
Plastic pail.
Polyliner drum.
Storage incompatibility:
Metals and their oxides or salts may react violently with chlorine trifluoride and bromine trifluoride.
These trifluorides are hypergolic oxidisers. They ignites on contact (without external source of heat or ignition) with recognised fuels - contact with these materials, following an ambient or
slightly elevated temperature, is often violent and may produce ignition.
The state of subdivision may affect the results.
Package Material Incompatibilities:
SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)
INGREDIENT DATA
Source
Ingredient
Material name
Australia Exposure Standards
barium chloride, dihydrate
Barium, soluble compounds (as Ba)
TWA
0.5 (mgm3)
STEL
Not Available
Peak
Not Available
Emergency Limits
Ingredient
TEEL-0
TEEL-1
TEEL-2
TEEL-3
barium chloride, dihydrate
0.889(ppm)
2.67(ppm)
4.45(ppm)
88.9(ppm)
Ingredient
Original IDLH
Revised IDLH
barium chloride, dihydrate
1,100(mgm3)
50(mgm3)
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Notes
Not Available
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Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will
typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Personal protection
Eye and face protection:
Safety glasses with side shields.
Chemical goggles.
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should
be created for each workplace or task.
Skin protection:
See Hand protection below
Hand protection:
Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. Rubber
The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Where the chemical is a preparation of
several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
Body protection:
See Other protection below
Other protection:
Overalls.
Eyewash unit.
Barrier cream.
Skin cleansing cream.
Thermal hazards:
Recommended material(s):
Respiratory protection:
SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Colourless, odourless, monoclinic crystals, with a bitter, salty taste. Soluble in water, methanol. Almost soluble in ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate. Loses water of hydration @ 113 deg.C.
Physical state
Divided Solid
Relative density (Water = 1)
3.86 @ 24C
Odour
Not Available
Partition coefficient n-octanol / water
Not Available
Odour threshold
Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature (°C)
Not applicable
pH (as supplied)
Not applicable
Decomposition temperature
Not Available
Melting point / freezing point (°C)
963
Viscosity (cSt)
Not Applicable
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C)
1560
Molecular weight (g/mol)
244.28
Flash point (°C)
Not Available
Taste
Not Available
Evaporation rate
Not applicable
Explosive properties
Not Available
Flammability
Not Available
Oxidising properties
Not Available
Upper Explosive Limit (%)
Not applicable
Surface Tension (dyn/cm or mN/m)
Not Available
Lower Explosive Limit (%)
Not applicable
Volatile Component (%vol)
Not applicable.
Vapour pressure (kPa)
Not applicable.
Gas group
Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L)
Miscible
pH as a solution(1%)
Not Available
Vapour density (Air = 1)
Not applicable.
SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity
Reactivity:
See section 7
Chemical stability:
Presence of incompatible materials.
Product is considered stable.
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
See section 7
Conditions to avoid:
See section 7
Incompatible materials:
See section 7
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Hazardous decomposition products:
See section 5
SECTION 11 Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Inhaled:
Inhalation of dusts, generated by the material, during the course of normal handling, may be harmful.
Limited evidence or practical experience suggests that the material may produce irritation of the respiratory system, in a significant number of individuals, following inhalation. In contrast to most
organs, the lung is able to respond to a chemical insult by first removing or neutralising the irritant and then repairing the damage. The repair process, which initially evolved to protect mammalian
lungs from foreign matter and antigens, may however, produce further lung damage resulting in the impairment of gas exchange, the primary function of the lungs.
Ingestion:
Toxic effects may result from the accidental ingestion of the material; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 40 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the
individual.
All cases of acute oral barium poisoning in adults exhibit gastrointestinal disturbances as the initial symptoms. These include gastric pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Ingestion of soluble barium compounds may result in ulceration of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, tightness in the muscles of the face and neck, gastroenteritis, vomiting,
diarrhoea, muscular tremors and paralysis, anxiety, weakness, laboured breathing, cardiac irregularity due to contractions of smooth, striated and cardiac muscles (often violent and painful), slow
irregular pulse, hypertension, convulsions and respiratory failure.
Skin Contact:
The material is not thought to be a skin irritant (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Abrasive damage however, may result from prolonged exposures. Good hygiene practice
requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.
Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result following absorption.
Eye:
Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives), direct contact with the eye may cause transient discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as
with windburn). Slight abrasive damage may also result. The material may produce foreign body irritation in certain individuals.
Chronic:
Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems.
Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function (i.e. pneumoconiosis) caused by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung. A prime
symptom is breathlessness. Lung shadows show on X-ray.
TOXICITY
IRRITATION
barium chloride, dihydrate
Not Available
Not Available
* Value obtained from manufacturer's msds
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
Acute Toxicity:
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4
Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3
Carcinogenicity:
Not Applicable
Skin Irritation/Corrosion:
Not Applicable
Reproductivity:
Not Applicable
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation:
Not Applicable
STOT - Single Exposure:
Not Applicable
Respiratory or Skin sensitisation:
Not Applicable
STOT - Repeated Exposure:
Not Applicable
Mutagenicity:
Not Applicable
Aspiration Hazard:
Not Applicable
CMR STATUS
SECTION 12 Ecological information
Toxicity
Although inorganic chloride ions are not normally considered toxic they can exist in effluents at acutely toxic levels (chloride >3000 mg/l). The resulting salinity can exceed the tolerances of most
freshwater organisms.
Inorganic chlorine eventually finds its way into the aqueous compartment and as such is bioavailable. Incidental exposure to inorganic chloride may occur in occupational settings where chemicals
management policies are improperly applied.
Persistence and degradability
Ingredient
Persistence: Water/Soil
Persistence: Air
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient
Bioaccumulation
Not Available
Not Available
Mobility in soil
Ingredient
Mobility
Not Available
Not Available
SECTION 13 Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product / Packaging disposal:
Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture containers, to prevent
re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
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SECTION 14 Transport information
Labels Required:
Marine Pollutant: NO
HAZCHEM: 2Z
Land transport (ADG)
UN number
1564
Packing group
III
UN proper shipping name
BARIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
(contains barium chloride,
dihydrate)
Environmental hazard
No relevant data
Class:
Transport hazard class(es)
6.1
Special precautions for user
Subrisk:
Special provisions
177 223
limited quantity
5 kg
Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR)
UN number
1564
Packing group
III
UN proper shipping name
Barium compound, n.o.s. *
(contains barium chloride,
dihydrate)
Environmental hazard
No relevant data
ICAO/IATA Class:
Transport hazard class(es)
6.1
ICAO / IATA Subrisk:
ERG Code:
Special precautions for user
6L
Special provisions:
A3A82
Cargo Only Packing Instructions:
677
Cargo Only Maximum Qty / Pack:
200 kg
Passenger and Cargo Packing Instructions:
670
Passenger and Cargo Maximum Qty / Pack:
100 kg
Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity
Packing Instructions:
Y645
Passenger and Cargo Maximum Qty / Pack:
10 kg
Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee)
UN number
1564
Packing group
III
UN proper shipping name
BARIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
(contains barium chloride,
dihydrate)
Environmental hazard
No relevant data
IMDG Class:
Transport hazard class(es)
IMDG Subrisk:
6.1
Special precautions for user
EMS Number:
F-A,S-A
Special provisions:
177 223 274
Limited Quantities:
5 kg
SECTION 15 Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
barium chloride, dihydrate(10326-27-9) is found on the following regulatory lists
"Sigma-AldrichTransport Information","Acros Transport Information","OECD List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","International
Maritime Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code)","Australia Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) - List of Emergency Action Codes","International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Requirements (IMDG Code) - Substance Index","Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail - Table A: Dangerous Goods List - RID 2013
(English)","Australia Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) - Dangerous Goods List","International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations","Australia Standard for the
Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Appendix I","Australia FAISD Handbook - First Aid Instructions, Warning Statements, and General Safety Precautions","Australia
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Appendix E (Part 2)","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule
6","Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances Information System - Consolidated Lists","Australia - Victoria Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances (Precursor
Chemicals) Regs 2007 - Schedule 1 - Precursor Chemicals and Quantities","Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards
(STOCK - inorganic chemicals)","Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental standards (Domestic water supply - inorganic
chemicals)","WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Chemicals for which guideline values have not been established","Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection
Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm (IRRIG)","Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways
taken to cause environmental harm (STOCK)","Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm Domestic water supply quality","Australia Drinking Water Guideline Values For Physical and Chemical Characteristics","Australia National Pollutant Inventory"
SECTION 16 Other information
Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using
available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references
The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other
settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.
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