FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY(CHEM MANUFACTURING DIV) -- BARIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-236-5336
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5336
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY(CHEM MANUFACTURING DIV)
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BARIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10361-37-2
RTECS #:CQ8750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED. SYMP INCLUDE
    VOMIT,DIARR,ABDOM PAIN.AVOID BRTHG DUST.EYE,NOSE,THROAT IRRIT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:GIVE PERSON EPSOM SALT OR SODIUM SULFATE IN H*2O.CALL
    PHYSICIAN.EYES:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF H*2O FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN. GET
    MED ATTN. SKIN:WASH CONTAM AREA W/SOAP & H*2O.INHAL:RMV PERSON TO
    FRESH  AIR. (SEE SUPP DATA)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:N/R (MFR)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:POISONOUS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL(GENERAL)VENT ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:963C. INFORMATION FOR EFTS OF OVEREXP & EMER AND FIRST
    AID PROCEDURES OBTAINED FROM GENIUM MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
    #132-BARIUM CLORIDE ISSUED APRIL, 1985.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Spec Gravity:3.86
Solubility in Water:36%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPRVD & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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