Date Issued: 2008/08/14
BARIUM CARBONATE
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Material Safety Datasheet | CAS No 513-77-9 Date Issued: 2008/08/14 BARIUM CARBONATE |
| Company Details |
| Name | Protea Chemicals - Cape | Emergency Tel | 082-490-5011 |
| Address | 54 Killarney Avenue | Tel | 021-550-8100 |
| Killarney Gardens | Fax | 021-550-8180 | |
| Milnerton 7441 | |||
| Email: rfyfe@proteachemicals.co.za |
| 1.Product and Company Identification |
| Trade / Commercial Name | BARIUM CARBONATE | ||
| Chemical Name | Barium Carbonate | ||
| Formula | BaCO3 | ||
| Chemical Family | Barium Salts | ||
| Synonyms | Carbonic acid, barium salt | ||
| Un No | 1564 | Hazchem Code | 2z |
| ERG No | 154 | EAC | 55 |
| 2. Composition |
| Hazardous Components | No |
| 3. Hazards Identification |
| Poison Poisonous; Could be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Contact could cause burns to skin and eyes. Runoff from fire-control or dilution water could give off poisonous gases and cause water pollution. Fire could produce irritating or poisonous gases. |
| 4. First Aid Measures |
| First Aid Skin | Immediately remove contaminated clothing, including shoes. Wash affected area with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. IMMEDIATELY seek medical treatment. SPEED IN REMOVING LIQUID FROM SKIN IS OF PRIME IMPORTANCE |
| First Aid Eyes | Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids open while washing. IMMEDIATELY seek medical treatment. |
| First Aid Ingested | Induce vommiting if patient is conscious. IMMEDIATELY seek medical treatment. |
| First Aid Inhalation | IMMEDIATELY remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing of victim is difficult administer oxygen for a maximum period of one hour. Have victim lie down and keep warm. IMMEDIATELY seek medical treatment. |
| 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
| SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, CO2, Halon, water spray or standard foam. LARGE FIRES: Water spray, fog or standard foam is recommended. Move container from fire area if you can do it without risk. Fight fire from maximum distance. Stay away from ends of tank. Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas, and ventilate closed spaces before entering. Positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the shipper or manufacturer may be worn. It will provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighter's protective clothing is NOT effective with these materials. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing at the site. |
| 6. Accidental Release Measures |
| Breathing apparatus and protective gloves Contain (avoid spillage from entering drains or water courses) PRECAUTIONS: Restrict access to area. Provide adequate protective equipment and ventilation. Remove sources of heat and flame. Notify occupational and environmental authorities. SPILL OR LEAK: Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. SMALL SPILLS: Takeup with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. SMALL DRY SPILLS: With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover; move container from spill area. LARGE SPILLS: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. |
| 7. Handling And Storage |
| Separation of at least 3M from the following classes is recommended. Corrosives Fire separation of at least 5M or 4Hr fire resistant wall from the following classes is recommended. Flammable Gases Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Spontaneously Combustibles Dangerous When Wet Oxidizing Agents Storage in the same room or space is prohibited with the following classes: The rooms or spaces should be at least 10M apart. Explosives Organic Peroxides |
| 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
| Occupational Exposure Limits | T W A OEL-RL SHORT TERM OEL-RL -------------------- -------------------- PPMa) MG/M3b) PPMa) MG/M3b) --------- --------- --------- --------- - 0.5 - 0.5 |
| Controls | The control measures appropriate for a particular worksite depend on how this material is used and on the extent of exposure. The best protection is to enclose operations and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release. Use a non-sparking, grounded ventilation system separate from other exhaust ventilation systems. Exhaust directly to the outside. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed. Have a safety shower/eye wash fountain readily available in the immediate work area |
| Personal Protection | If engineering controls and work practices are not effective in controlling this material, then wear suitable personal protection equipment, including chemical safety goggles & face shield, boots, imperious gloves, coveralls, & respiratory protection. Have appropriate equipment available for use in emergencies. |
| 9. Physical & Chemical Properties |
| White crystal without smell Does not mix with water Non flammable |
| 10. Stability And Reactivity |
| Conditions to Avoid | Can decompose violently upon heating |
| Incompatible Materials | |
| Other |
| 11. Toxicological Information |
| 12. Ecological Information |
| No ecological problems are expected when the product is handled and used with due care. |
| 13. Disposal Considerations |
| Disposal Method Product | There are no uniform EC regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Disposal Method Packaging | Disposal in accordance with local legal provisions. |
| 14. Transport Information |
| UN No | 1564 | Hazchem Code | 2z |
| ERG No | 154 | EAC | 55 |
| IMDG-Shipping Name | BARIUM CARBONATE | ||
| IMDG Code | 6031 | IMDG-Packaging Group | III |
| Marine Pollutant | Yes | ||
| Class | Class: 6.1 Poison Group:III | ||
| Subsidiary Risks | Barium sulfate is not included. Barium compounds insoluble in water are not marine pollutants | ||
| 15. Regulatory Information |
| EEC Hazard Classification | 6.1 |
| Risk Phases | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed |
| Safety Phases | After contact with skin, was immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| National Legislation |
| 16. Other Information |
| Reason for Alteration: General update. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properness of the product. |
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| All information is given in good faith but without guarantee in respect of accuracy & no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions or the consequences thereof. |