SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES -- BARIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-00-174-9658
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/20/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-9658
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES
Address:777 EAST PARK DRIVE
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-874-6020
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-3900 OR 716-874-6020
Preparer's Name:K. KUCHAL
CAGE:57020
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Phone:716-874-6020
CAGE:57020

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM NITRATE
CAS:10022-31-8
RTECS #:CQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG BA/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG BA/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POISON! ACUTE-IRRITATION & PAIN TO
    SKIN, EYES, LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & G/I TRACT.
    CHRONIC-DERMATITIS, SYSTEMIC METAL POISONING, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
    CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, WEAKNESS, TIGHT MUSCLES, DIFFICULT
    BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE,
    RESPIRATORY, KIDNEY OR NERVE DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. 
     EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
    CONTAMIN ATED AREA. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED.
    INGESTED:GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK & INDUCE VOMITING VIA
    FINGER DOWN THROAT. NOTHING IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMED.
    GIVE 10% NAMG(SO4).

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

Extinguishing Media:FLOOD W/WATER, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER ON MOLTEN MATERIAL. IN THE
    EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE BUT IS A HAZARDOUS
    OXIDIZING MATERIAL. IN CONTACT W/EASILY OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES MAY
    CAUSE IGNITION, VIOLENT CONBUSTION OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. CLEAN UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. SPILL:SWEEP UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. CAN
    USE A SULFATE SOLUTION TO  PRECIPITATE OUT OR SOLUTION SO IT CAN BE
    PICKED UP
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY LOCATION. DEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. FOR LABORATORY
    USE ONLY, NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:TOXIC DUST.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST AND/OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:POLY OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:?.	HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICES. AVOID CONTACT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:>592.2C, 1098.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=592.2C, ######F
Decomp Temp:>592.2C, 1098.F
Spec Gravity:3.24
Solubility in Water:VERY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM SULFATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGENOXIDES, BARIUM OXIDE FUMES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAIMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN A RCTRA APPROVED HAZARDOUW WASTE FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH
    TO THE SEWER. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO
    FEDERAL, STATE & L OCAL LAWS.

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