SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 **** SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION ****

Material Name: Barium
Company Identification: ACI ALLOYS INC
                                    1458 Seareel Place
                                    San Jose, CA  95131
For information, call:     408-259-7337
Emergency Number
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

 

 

**** SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

Hazard description: · Xi irritant

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

R14 Reacts violently with water

R31 Contact with acids liberates gases

R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)


 

         **** SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

CAS#

Chemical Name

%

EINECS# 

7440-39-3

Barium

100

231-149-1

 


         **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

 

General information


Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

After inhalation


Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.

After skin contact


Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.

After eye contact


Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

 

 

  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

Suitable extinguishing agents Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

 

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents


Water
Carbon dioxide
Halogenated extinguisher

Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or


  resulting gases:
Contact with water releases hydrogen (explosive).

Protective equipment:


Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

 


     **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

Person-related safety precautions:


Mount respiratory protective device.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from ignition sources

Measures for environmental protection:


Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Measures for cleaning/collecting:


Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents

Additional information:


See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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        **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

   Handling

 

Information for safe handling:


Handle under dry argon.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:


Keep ignition sources away.

Storage

 

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:


No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:


Do not store together with acids.
Store away from water/moisture.
Store away from halogens.
Store away from oxidizing agents.

Further information about storage conditions:


Store under dry inert gas.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

 

 

 

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

   Additional information about design of technical systems:


Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Barium, and soluble compounds, as Ba
                     mg/m3
ACGIH TLV             0.5, A4
Belgium TWA           0.5
Denmark TWA           0.5
Finland TWA           0.5
Germany TWA           0.5, inhalable fraction of the aerosol
Hungary TWA           0.5-STEL
Ireland TWA           0.5
Netherlands TWA       0.5
Poland TWA            0.5; 1.5-STEL
Switzerland TWA       0.5; 1-STEL
United Kingdom TWA    0.5
USA PEL (respirable)  0.5

Additional information: No data

 

Personal protective equipment

 

General protective and hygienic measures


The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Breathing equipment:


Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Protection of hands: Impervious gloves

 

Eye protection:


Safety glasses
Tightly sealed goggles
Full face protection

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

 

 

  **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Form: Solid

 

Color: Grey

 

Odor: Odorless

 

                                     Value/Range  Unit    Method      

 

Change in condition

Melting point/Melting range:                   725 ° C

Boiling point/Boiling range:                  1640 ° C

Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

Flash point:                       Not applicable

Flammability (solid, gaseous)
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

Ignition temperature:              Not determined

Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

Explosion limits:

Lower:                             Not determined

Upper:                             Not determined

Vapor pressure:        at 1049 ° C            13.3 hPa

Density:               at   20 ° C            3.51 g/cm3

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water:                             Reacts violently   

 

 

  **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:


Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Materials to be avoided:


Oxidizing agents
Acids
Water/moisture
Halocarbons
Ammonia

Dangerous reactions


Contact with water releases flammable gases
Contact with acids releases flammable gases

Dangerous products of decomposition:


Hydrogen
Metal oxide fume

 

     **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

 

Acute toxicity:

Primary irritant effect:

on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

on the eye: Irritating effect.

Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

 

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

Barium compounds may cause severe gastroenteritis, including abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, tremors, faintness, paralysis of the arms and legs, and slow or irregular heartbeat.  Severe cases may produce collapse and death due to respiratory failure.  Soluble barium compounds are more likely to cause these effects than insoluble compounds.  Inhalation of fumes may cause sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, and irritation of the respiratory tract as well as the above symptoms.

Additional toxicological information:


To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on which to classify the agent in terms of its carcinogenicity in humans and/or animals.

 

 

 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
         Do not allow material to be released into the environment without applicable permits.

 

 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.

 

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

DOT regulations:

Hazard class:             4.3

Identification number:    UN1400

Packing group:            II

Proper shipping name (technical name):

                          Barium

Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)

ADR/RID class:            4.3 Substances which, in contact with water,

                              emit flammable gases

Item:                     11b

Danger code (Kemler):     423

UN-Number:                1400

Description of goods:     Barium

Maritime transport IMDG:

IMDG Class:               4.3

UN Number:                1400

Packaging group:          II

Proper shipping name:     Barium

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

ICAO/IATA Class:          4.3

UN/ID Number:             1400

Packaging group:          II

Proper shipping name:     Barium.


**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

Hazard symbols: Xi Irritant

 

Risk phrases:


14       Reacts violently with water.
31       Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Safety phrases:


16       Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
27       Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

National regulations


All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.

Information about limitation of use:


For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product contains barium and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.

 **** SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION ****

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Revised 12/12/15 CJA

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