ICSC 0777 - BARIUM CARBONATE

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BARIUM CARBONATE	ICSC: 0777 (October 2006)
Carbonic acid, barium salt (1:1)

CAS #: 513-77-9

UN #: 1564

EC Number: 208-167-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Weakness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from bromotrifluoride, strong acids and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

BARIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 0777

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts violently with strong acids. Reacts violently with bromotrifluoride. This generates fire hazard.	Formula: BaCO₃ Molecular mass: 197.3 Melting point: No melting point; decomposes at >1300°C Density: 4.43 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.002 (very poor) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.32 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong acids. Reacts violently with bromotrifluoride. This generates fire hazard.

Formula: BaCO₃
Molecular mass: 197.3
Melting point: No melting point; decomposes at >1300°C
Density: 4.43 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.002 (very poor)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.32 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation. Exposure could cause hypokalaemia. This may result in cardiac disorders and muscular disorders.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation. Exposure could cause hypokalaemia. This may result in cardiac disorders and muscular disorders.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22; S: (2)-24/25

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