Barium Hydroxide, Saturated

Safety Data Sheet

according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Date of issue: 12/03/2014 Revision date: 12/14/2016 Supersedes: 12/03/2014 Version: 1.1

SECTION 1: Identification
1.1. Identification
Product form : Mixture
Product name : Barium Hydroxide, Saturated
Product code : LC11640
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : For laboratory and manufacturing use only.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
LabChem Inc
Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court
Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA
T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647
[email protected] - www.labchem.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency number : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 011-703-527-3887

SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318
Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2. Label elements

GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) :

GHS05
Signal word (GHS-US) : Danger
Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H315 - Causes skin irritation
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling
P280 - Wear protective gloves, eye protection
P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician
P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

2.3. Other hazards

Other hazards not contributing to the : None under normal conditions.
classification
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
Not applicable

SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Not applicable
3.2. Mixture

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Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification

Water (CAS No) 7732-18-5 96.85 Not classified
Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (CAS No) 12230-71-6 3.15 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation), H332
Skin Corr. 1A, H314
Eye Dam. 1, H318
STOT SE 3, H335
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation : Allow victim to breathe fresh air. Allow the victim to rest.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation
occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Irritation of the oral mucous membranes.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Obtain medical assistance.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
No additional information available
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment : Protective goggles. Gloves.
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect
spillage. Store away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation
of vapor.
Hygiene measures : Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : incompatible
materials. Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible products : Strong acids.
Incompatible materials : Air sensitive.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (12230-71-6)
ACGIH ACGIH TWA (mg/m³) 0.5 mg/m³ as Ba
OSHA OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³) 0.5 mg/m³ as Ba
IDLH US IDLH (mg/m³) 50 mg/m³ as Ba
NIOSH NIOSH REL (TWA) (mg/m³) 0.5 mg/m³ as Ba

Water (7732-18-5)
Not applicable

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls : Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate
vicinity of any potential exposure. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Personal protective equipment : Safety glasses. Gloves. Protective clothing.

Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.

Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory protection : Respiratory protection not required in normal conditions.
Other information : Do not eat, drink or smoke during use.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Color : Colorless
Odor : None.
Odor threshold : No data available
pH : No data available
Melting point : No data available
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Non flammable.
Vapor pressure : No data available
Relative vapor density at 20 °C : No data available

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Relative density : No data available

Specific gravity / density : 1.03 g/ml
Solubility : Soluble in water.
Log Pow : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosion limits : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidizing properties : No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2. Chemical stability
Absorbs atmospheric CO2.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Not established.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong acids.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
barium.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Likely routes of exposure : Skin and eye contact

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (12230-71-6)

LD50 oral rat 550 mg/kg
ATE US (oral) 550.000 mg/kg body weight
ATE US (gases) 4500.000 ppmV/4h
ATE US (vapors) 11.000 mg/l/4h
ATE US (dust, mist) 1.500 mg/l/4h
Water (7732-18-5)
LD50 oral rat ≥ 90000 mg/kg
ATE US (oral) 90000.000 mg/kg body weight
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitization : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated : Not classified

exposure)
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Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Potential Adverse human health effects and : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
symptoms
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Irritation of the oral mucous membranes.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
No additional information available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Barium Hydroxide, Saturated
Persistence and degradability Not established.
Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (12230-71-6)
Persistence and degradability Not established.
Water (7732-18-5)
Persistence and degradability Not established.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Barium Hydroxide, Saturated
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.
Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (12230-71-6)
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.
Water (7732-18-5)
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Other adverse effects

Effect on the global warming : No known effects from this product.

GWPmix comment : No known effects from this product.

Other information : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.
Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 14: Transport information

Department of Transportation (DOT)
In accordance with DOT
Transport document description : UN3266 Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s., 8, III

UN-No.(DOT) : UN3266
Proper Shipping Name (DOT) : Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Transport hazard class(es) (DOT) : 8 - Class 8 - Corrosive material 49 CFR 173.136
Packing group (DOT) : III - Minor Danger

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Hazard labels (DOT) : 8 - Corrosive

DOT Packaging Non Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 203

DOT Packaging Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 241
DOT Symbols : G - Identifies PSN requiring a technical name
DOT Special Provisions (49 CFR 172.102) : IB3 - Authorized IBCs: Metal (31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (31H1 and 31H2); Composite
(31HZ1 and 31HA2, 31HB2, 31HN2, 31HD2 and 31HH2). Additional Requirement: Only liquids
with a vapor pressure less than or equal to 110 kPa at 50 C (1.1 bar at 122 F), or 130 kPa at 55
C (1.3 bar at 131 F) are authorized, except for UN2672 (also see Special Provision IP8 in Table
2 for UN2672).
T7 - 4 178.274(d)(2) Normal............. 178.275(d)(3)
TP1 - The maximum degree of filling must not exceed the degree of filling determined by the
following: Degree of filling = 97 / 1 + a (tr - tf) Where: tr is the maximum mean bulk temperature
during transport, and tf is the temperature in degrees celsius of the liquid during filling.
TP28 - A portable tank having a minimum test pressure of 2.65 bar (265 kPa) may be used
provided the calculated test pressure is 2.65 bar or less based on the MAWP of the hazardous
material, as defined in 178.275 of this subchapter, where the test pressure is 1.5 times the
MAWP.
DOT Packaging Exceptions (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 154
DOT Quantity Limitations Passenger aircraft/rail : 5 L
(49 CFR 173.27)
DOT Quantity Limitations Cargo aircraft only (49 : 60 L
CFR 175.75)
DOT Vessel Stowage Location : A - The material may be stowed ‘‘on deck’’ or ‘‘under deck’’ on a cargo vessel and on a
passenger vessel.
DOT Vessel Stowage Other : 40 - Stow ‘‘clear of living quarters’’,52 - Stow ‘‘separated from’’ acids
Other information : No supplementary information available.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. US Federal regulations
Barium Hydroxide, Saturated
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Immediate (acute) health hazard
All components of this product are listed, or excluded from listing, on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory except for:
Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate CAS No 12230-71-6 3.15%

This product or mixture does not contain a toxic chemical or chemicals in excess of the applicable de minimis concentration as specified in 40
CFR §372.38(a) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
and 40 CFR Part 372.

Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (12230-71-6)

SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Immediate (acute) health hazard

15.2. International regulations

CANADA
Barium Hydroxide, Saturated
WHMIS Classification Class E - Corrosive Material
Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (12230-71-6)
Not listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)
WHMIS Classification Class E - Corrosive Material
Water (7732-18-5)
WHMIS Classification Uncontrolled product according to WHMIS classification criteria

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EU-Regulations
No additional information available

National regulations
Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate (12230-71-6)
Listed on the Canadian IDL (Ingredient Disclosure List)

15.3. US State regulations

California Proposition 65 - This product does not contain any substances known to the state of California to cause cancer,
developmental and/or reproductive harm

SECTION 16: Other information

Revision date : 12/14/2016
Other information : None.
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16:
------ H302 Harmful if swallowed
------ H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
------ H315 Causes skin irritation
------ H318 Causes serious eye damage
------ H332 Harmful if inhaled
------ H335 May cause respiratory irritation
NFPA health hazard : 3 - Short exposure could cause serious temporary or
residual injury even though prompt medical attention was
given.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 - Materials that will not burn.
NFPA reactivity : 0 - Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions,
and are not reactive with water.

HMIS III Rating

Health : 3 Serious Hazard - Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is
given
Flammability : 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that will not burn
Physical : 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and will NOT
react with water, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react. Non-Explosives.
Personal protection : C
C - Safety glasses, Gloves, Synthetic apron

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