J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- BARIUM CHLORIDE,DIHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-237-2922
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE,DIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2922
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
CAS:10326-27-9
RTECS #:CQ8751000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:MAY BE FATAL;CHRONIC EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE
    BRONCHIAL IRRIT.DEGEN OF CNS & DAMAGE TO SPLEEN/KIDN

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H2O EYES:FLUSH W. H2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CL OTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE
    OR EXPLOSION

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER,AND
    COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQD W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.USE DUST RESP
    IN DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM J.T.BAKER DATED:3/12/86.

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE NORMALLY .
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE NORMA.
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NONE NORMA.
Vapor Pres:NONE NORM.
Spec Gravity:NONE NORMALLY .
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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