| CAS Number: | 7440-39-3 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00134031 |
| Molecular Formula: | Ba |
| Molecular Weight: | 137.34 |
| Chemical Formula: | Ba |
| Color and Form: | 22mm dia. (~100g/6.9cm) (packed under oil) |
| Note: |
Stability: air sensitive, moisture sensitive
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 725°C, boiling point 1640°C, density 3.51
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name: | Barium rod (99+%, Sr-<1.6%) |
| Product Number: | 56-0080 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7440-39-3 |
| Formula: | Ba |
| EINECS Number: | 231-149-1 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | Alkaline earth metal |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7440-39-3 | 100 | 0.5mg/m3 (as Ba) | 0.5mg/m3 (as Ba) |
| mineral oil | 8042-47-5 | no data | no data | |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
|---|---|
| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Contact with skin and eyes. Dust inhalation. |
| Eye Contact: | Dust, if present, may cause mild to moderate irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Direct contact with metal, or dust, if present, causes mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of any fine dust present is irritating to the nasal cavity, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Dust, if present, is irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Moderately caustic alkaline surface oxides may irritate the skin. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. Impurities in some mineral oils may be tumorigens. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
|---|---|
| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | (For dust or fume) Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing or coughing. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
|---|---|
| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | no data |
| Explosion Limits: | no data |
| Extinguishing Medium: | Class D metal fire agent, dry salt or sand. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire, burning metal may produce severely irritating fumes of barium oxide and hydroxide. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Flammable solid. Burns with intense heat. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. Evolves flammable hydrogen with water. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
|---|---|
| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Not applicable; material is a metal rod. Mineral oil is a slipping hazard. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container under mineral oil. Handle in Argon. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved chemical splash proof goggles. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | Handle in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | Prepare for the possibility of fire. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Color and Form: | 22mm dia. (~100g/6.9cm) (packed under oil) |
| Molecular Weight: | 137.34 |
| Melting Point: | 725°C |
| Boiling Point: | 1640°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.51 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Reacts with water |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
|---|---|
| Stability: | air sensitive, moisture sensitive |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Contact with water or of any oil free fine dust with air. |
| Incompatibility: | Water, alcohols, oxidizers, oxygen, carbon dioxide, halogens, halocarbons, acids. |
| Decomposition Products: | Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); TDLo: 26622 mg/kg/69W-C. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Mineral oil : Possible Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
|---|---|
| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
|---|---|
| Shipping Name (CFR): | Barium |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 4.3 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1400 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Barium |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 4.3 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1400 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA Inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Reportable under SARA 313. |
| Second Ingredient: | mineral oil listed in TSCA |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 11/27/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 8/05/2011 |