Material Safety Data Sheet
Barium chloride solution 10%

ACC# 02372
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Barium chloride solution 10%
Catalog Numbers: SB10-1, SB811
Synonyms: Barium dichloride.
Company Identification:
              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
7732-18-5Water 87.9 231-791-2
10326-27-9Barium chloride dihydrate 12 unlisted
64-02-8Tetrasodium EDTA < 0.1 200-573-9
10361-37-2Barium chloride anhydrous - 233-788-1

Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 20/22

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Caution! May cause lung damage. May cause blood abnormalities. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause kidney damage. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: Kidneys, respiratory system, muscles, cardiovascular system.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Barium chloride affects the muscles (especially the smooth muscles of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems), ingestion large amounts may cause salivation, tingling of the mouth or face, convulsions, numb ness, muscle paralysis, respiratory failure, slow pulse rate, pulmonar y edema, irregular heart beat, potassium deficiency in the blood, and kidney damage.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Treat symptomatically and supportively. 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 if cough or other symptoms appear. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Waternone listed none listednone listed
Barium chloride dihydratenone listed none listednone listed
Tetrasodium EDTAnone listed none listednone listed
Barium chloride anhydrousnone listed 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (as Ba) 50 mg/m3 IDLH (as Ba)none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Barium chloride dihydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Tetrasodium EDTA: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Barium chloride anhydrous: 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 appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 212 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.0
Molecular Formula:Mixture
Molecular Weight:Not available

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Barium chloride is incompatible with bromine trifluoride and 2-furan percarboxylic acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, chlorine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 10326-27-9: CQ8751000
CAS# 64-02-8: AH5075000
CAS# 10361-37-2: CQ8750000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
CAS# 10326-27-9:
CAS# 64-02-8:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1900 ug;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate;
CAS# 10361-37-2:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 150 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 397 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 118 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 10326-27-9:
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (listed as Barium). CAS# 64-02-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 10361-37-2:
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (listed as Barium).
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

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

US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO Canada TDG
Shipping Name: No information available. No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10326-27-9 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 64-02-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10361-37-2 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.
SARA

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 # 10326-27-9: acute, chronic. CAS # 64-02-8: acute. CAS # 10361-37-2: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Barium chloride dihydrate (listed as Barium), 12%, (CAS# 10326-27-9) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. This chemical is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.
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# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 10326-27-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 64-02-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 10361-37-2 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
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
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases:

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 10326-27-9: 1
CAS# 64-02-8: 2
CAS# 10361-37-2: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 64-02-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 10326-27-9 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10361-37-2 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10326-27-9: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 0.
5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)
/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 (tot
al dust) OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5
mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.5 m
g(Ba)/m3;STEL 1.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3;STEL 1
mg(Ba)/m OEL-TURKEY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg(
Ba)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL
IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
CAS# 10361-37-2: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 0.
5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)
/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 (tot
al dust) OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5
mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.5 m
g(Ba)/m3;STEL 1.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.3 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3;STEL 1 mg(Ba)/m OEL-TURKEY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL
-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN,
KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check AC
GI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/30/1998
Revision #2 Date: 10/12/2001

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