ATOMERGIC CHEMETALS CORPORATION -- BARIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-237-2922
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2922
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ATOMERGIC CHEMETALS CORPORATION
Address:91 CAROLYN BLVD
City:FARMINGDALE
State:NY
ZIP:11735
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:(516) 694-9000
CAGE:1S133
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ATOMERGIC CHEMETALS CORP
Address:91 CAROLYN BLVD
Box:City:FARMINGDALE
State:NY
ZIP:11735-1527
Country:US
CAGE:1S133

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10361-37-2
RTECS #:CQ8750000
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
    NOSE,THROAT & BRONCHI;INGESTION: MAY CAUSE SEVERE GASTROENTERITIS.
    SYSTEMIC EFFECTS INCLUDE MUSCLE PARALYSIS,SLOW HEART RATE,RINGING
    IN EARS & DIZZINESS; SKIN:M AY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO BARIUM
    COMPOUNDS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE A BENIGN
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS(BARITOSIS).

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. 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 H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT
    TOUCH SPILLED MATL. FOR H*2O REACTIVE MATL: NO H*2O INSIDE
    CONT;SWEEP SMALL DRY SPILL INTO DRY CONT AND COVER TIGHTLY. ABSORB
    LIQ SPILL W SAND,EARTH OTHER  ABSORB MATL. LG SPILL:DIKE FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.

======================	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

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

Respiratory Protection:USE OSHA APPROVED MASK/RESP IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=907.2C, ######F
Spec Gravity:3.86
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT STATED.HOWEVER,MAY EMIT CHLORINE
    WHEN INVOLVED IN FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SM & LG SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A POSTED TOXIC
    SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS

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