MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet)
Barium Chlorate
Revision: Last Updated on: 6/9/2008
 
Product Name: Barium Chlorate    Ba(ClO3)2*H20
Synonyms: Chloric Acid Barium Salt
Distributor: United Nuclear Scientific, LLC.
PO Box 851
Sandia Park, NM. 87047

Phone: 505-286-2831

Web: www.unitednuclear.com

24-hour Emergency Phone Number: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL: 703-527-3887
2.) INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
  EINECS PERCENT CAS NO:
Barium Chlorate 2367607 100% 13477-00-4
3.) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Poisonous if inhaled; causes irritation to upper respiratory systems. Poisonous if swallowed. Get medical attention immediately.
Potential Health Effects: Contact with skin causes irritation. Irritating to eyes. Ingestion causes abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, pallor, blueness, shortness of breath, excessive salivation, convulsive tremors, slow hard pulse, elevated blood pressure, and unconsciousness. Hemorrhages may occur in the stomach, intestines, and kidneys. Muscular paralysis may follow.
4.) FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Notify doctor of possible Barium poisoning.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contact area (s) with plenty of water.
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids open and flush with water for minimum of 15 - 20 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Contact: Induce vomiting and call a physician. Have victim drink aqueous 10% solution of magnesium or sodium sulfate. For severe intoxication, calcium or a magnesium salt may have to be given I.V. with caution. Treatment otherwise is supportive and symptomatic. Alert Doctor of possible Barium Poisoning. Get medical attention immediately.
5.) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, do not use dry chemicals, CO2, Halon, or foams; USE WATER ONLY. For large fires, flood fire area with water from safe distance. For massive fires, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Non-flammable, but may cause fire on contact with combustibles. When mixed with combustibles, friction may cause ignition
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Containers may explode in fire.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Produces toxic fumes when involved in fire.
Protective Measure in Fire: Avoid contact with solid and dusts. Avoid breathing toxic fumes from fire. Keep people away. Fight fire from safe distance or protected location. Dike runoff water for later disposal (Toxic).
6.) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precaution in Spill: Utilize recommended protective clothing and equipment.
Environment: Restrict access to spill area. If material enters waterway, notify local health, pollution control agencies, and operators of nearby water intakes.
Spill Clean Up: Dike ahead of spill to prevent contamination of natural waterways. Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Spill area can be washed with water. Collect wash water for approved disposal.
7.) HANDLING/STORAGE
Usage Precautions:
Usage Descriptions:
Storage Precautions:
Handling Precautions: Store at ambient temperature. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials (see Section 10). Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages.
8.) EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Equipment: Use adequate ventilation to meet exposure limits. Where exposure limit may be exceeded, use NIOSH approved respirator.
Process Conditions: IDLH: 250 mg/m3. TLV: 0.5 mg/m3.
Respirators: Use NIOSH approved respirator to meet exposure levels at work site.
Protective Gloves: Wear rubberized gloves.
Eye Protection: Wear goggles or face shield. Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available.
Other Protection: Wear coverall or other suitable outer clothing and rubberized boots.
Hygienic Work Practices: Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of hazardous chemicals. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products.
9.) PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: crystals Color: white
Odor/Taste: odorless Specific Gravity: 3.18
Solubility: Soluble Solubility Value: 27.4g/100ml @25 °C
Melting Point: 250 C Boiling Point: 250 C
Decomp Temp: Flash Point:
pH:    
10.) STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable. Can form explosive mixture with combustible materials such as oil and wood; these can be ignited by friction.
Hazardous Decomp Products: Oxygen, Hydrogen Chloride gas and Oxides of Barium
Conditions to Avoid: Strong acids, reducing agents, finely powdered metals, aluminum & excessive heat
11.) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic Dose LD 50: To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Toxicological Info: Routes of exposure: eye contact, ingestion, inhalation, skin contact.
Inhalation: Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucous membrane.
Skin: Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin contact.
Eyes: Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness.
Medical Symptoms: Repeated or prolong exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate medical conditions.
12.) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity: No information found.
Distribution: No information found.
Chemical Fate: No information found.
13.) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods: Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.
General Cleaning:
14.) TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT - GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
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