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    SPEC. Barium Chloride

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    Barium chloride is a white powder that is toxic if inhaled or swallowed. It can cause salivation, tingling, convulsions, numbness, paralysis, respiratory failure, and death in extreme cases. Contact with the skin or eyes can cause burns. If exposed, remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting if swallowed and seek medical help. Proper protective equipment should be worn when handling barium chloride to prevent inhalation or contact with skin and eyes. It is incompatible with some chemicals and occupational exposure limits are set to prevent health effects from absorption.

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    SPEC. Barium Chloride

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    Barium chloride is a white powder that is toxic if inhaled or swallowed. It can cause salivation, tingling, convulsions, numbness, paralysis, respiratory failure, and death in extreme cases. Contact with the skin or eyes can cause burns. If exposed, remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting if swallowed and seek medical help. Proper protective equipment should be worn when handling barium chloride to prevent inhalation or contact with skin and eyes. It is incompatible with some chemicals and occupational exposure limits are set to prevent health effects from absorption.

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    Barium chloride is a white powder that is toxic if inhaled or swallowed. It can cause salivation, tingling, convulsions, numbness, paralysis, respiratory failure, and death in extreme cases. Contact with the skin or eyes can cause burns. If exposed, remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting if swallowed and seek medical help. Proper protective equipment should be worn when handling barium chloride to prevent inhalation or contact with skin and eyes. It is incompatible with some chemicals and occupational exposure limits are set to prevent health effects from absorption.

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    SPEC. Barium Chloride

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    Barium chloride is a white powder that is toxic if inhaled or swallowed. It can cause salivation, tingling, convulsions, numbness, paralysis, respiratory failure, and death in extreme cases. Contact with the skin or eyes can cause burns. If exposed, remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting if swallowed and seek medical help. Proper protective equipment should be worn when handling barium chloride to prevent inhalation or contact with skin and eyes. It is incompatible with some chemicals and occupational exposure limits are set to prevent health effects from absorption.

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    Hazard Communication Sheet

    BARIUM CHLORIDE

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    DESCRIPTION

    White powder; m.p. 960 C; b.p 1560 C. Soluble in water (31 g/100 g @ 0 C).
    CAS: 10361-37-2. UN number 1564

    HEALTH HAZARDS

    CAUTION : TOXIC
    Animal toxicity data indicates this compound is toxic by
    inhalation of dust or swallowing of powder.
    Barium compounds affect the muscles especially the smooth
    muscles of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Symptoms
    of poisoning include salivation, tingling of the mouth or face,
    convulsions, numbness, muscle paralysis, respiratory failure,
    slow pulse rate, pulmonary edema and death in extreme cases.
    Dust is highly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
    Prolonged contact may cause burns.

    FIRST-AID

    Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure. If breathing stops or shows signs of failing
    apply artificial respiration. Use oxygen if breathing is laboured. Obtain medical help.
    Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with water for
    at least 15 minutes. Treat patient as for inhalation. Obtain medical help.
    Eyes: Flood with eyewash or water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical help.
    Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Treat as for inhalation. Obtain medical help.

    SAFETY HAZARDS

    INCOMPATIBLE with bromine trifluoride and 2-furan percarboxylic acid.

    FIRE

    NOT COMBUSTIBLE

    SPILLAGE

    EXPOSURE
    CONTROLS
    CONTAINMENT LEVEL 3

    OCCUPATIONAL
    EXPOSURE LIMIT
    ISSUE

    DATE:

    Risk Assessment Services

    Refer to local spillage/emergency procedures.


    Solutions can be absorbed using sand/proprietary adsorbent or transferred to a
    suitable closed container. Contaminated adsorbent/powder should be transferred
    into a double polythene lined or other suitable container and disposed of as
    contaminated waste. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
    Exposure Controls section.
    Refer to local procedures/risk assessment for
    specific personal protective equipment
    requirements. Eye Protection and Chemical
    Protective Clothing suitable for protection
    against particulates must be worn where there is
    risk of body contact. Respiratory Protective
    Equipment and Local Exhaust Ventilation may be
    required to protect against dust. Health
    surveillance is required for fluoride/barium
    absorption where exposure is significant.
    Health & Safety Executive: Workplace Exposure Limit
    -3
    8-Hour TWA : 0.5 mgm (as Ba)
    15 minute STEL : None
    2008

    REF.

    NUMBER:

    732C99

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