ICSC 1073 - BARIUM ACETATE

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BARIUM ACETATE	ICSC: 1073 (October 2001)
Dibarium diacetate Acetic acid, barium salt

CAS #: 543-80-6

UN #: 1564

EC Number: 208-849-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Shortness of breath.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. 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 strong oxidants, acids and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING

BARIUM ACETATE

ICSC: 1073

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants and acids.	Formula: C₄H₆BaO₄ Molecular mass: 255.4 Density: 2.47 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 59

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants and acids.

Formula: C₄H₆BaO₄
Molecular mass: 255.4
Density: 2.47 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 59

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract and, by lowering serum potassium level, on muscles, heart and nervous system. This may result in muscle paralysis, cardiac dysrhythmia and respiratory failure. Ingestion could cause death.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, 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 inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract and, by lowering serum potassium level, on muscles, heart and nervous system. This may result in muscle paralysis, cardiac dysrhythmia and respiratory failure. Ingestion could cause death.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: (as Ba, inhalable fraction): 0.5 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(8); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: (as Ba): 0.5 mg/m³ as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 20/22; S: (2)-28; Note: A

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