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CAS Number: 7787-32-8
Product Catalog
93-5613
Barium › Barium fluoride (99.99+%-Ba) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 7787-32-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00003450 |
| Molecular Formula: | BaF2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 175.34 |
| Chemical Formula: | BaF2 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 1280°C, boiling point 2137°C, density 4.89
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Barium fluoride (99.99+%-Ba) PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 93-5613 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7787-32-8 |
| Formula: | BaF2 |
| EINECS Number: | 232-108-0 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Barium difluoride |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7787-32-8 | 100 | 0.5mg/m3 (as Ba) | 0.5mg/m3 (as Ba) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Early symptoms of fluoride poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | May cause irritation and serious eye damage. Effects may not immediately appear. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause irritation with redness and pain. Soluble fluoride may be corrosive. Effects may not immediately appear. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of dust may cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract, causing coughing, sore throat, and labored breathing. |
| Ingestion: | Harmful if swallowed. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Fluoride poisoning may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, coma and respiratory paralysis. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to soluble fluorine compounds can cause deterioration of bone and tooth structure, and kidney damage. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| 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. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim a sodium sulfate solution as antidote as directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store solid in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If in form of fine dust and 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: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 175.34 |
| Melting Point: | 1280°C |
| Boiling Point: | 2137°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 4.89 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | .17g/100cc (10°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | mineral acids |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: 250 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 29910 ug/kg. Subcutaneous (frog); LDLo: 1540 mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); LCLo: 5660 ug/m3/4H/17H-I. Inhalation (rat); TCLo: 5660 ug/m3/24H. Intraperitoneal (mouse); TDLo: 525 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); TDLo: 656 mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | no data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Possible reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Barium compounds, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | III |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1564 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Barium compound, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | III |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1564 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See category N040 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| 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: | 8/21/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 8/17/2011 |
