JOHNSON MATTHEY AESAR GROUP -- BARIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00N018162
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:12/29/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018162
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY AESAR GROUP
Address:892 LAFAYETTE RD
Box:1087
City:SEABROOK
State:NH
ZIP:03874
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-562-8236
Emergency Phone Num:603-474-5511 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1AH72
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY AESAR GROUP
Address:892 LAFAYETTE RD
Box:City:SEABROOK
State:NH
ZIP:03874
Country:US
Phone:603-474-5511
CAGE:1AH72

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CARBONATE(1:1)
CAS:513-77-9
RTECS #:CQ8600000
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:ORAL(RAT)630 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATES THE EYES, SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRAT. MAY BE ABSORBED INTO THE BODY BY INHALATION AND
    INGESTION. SERIOUS CASES FOLLOWING LARGE EXPOSURES MAY RESULT IN
    CONVULSIONS AND DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH OFF WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IRRIGATE WITH WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INHAL: GIVE FRESH AIR AND REST. IF BREATHING
    HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. GET MED ATTN. INGEST: RINSE OUT
    MOUTH WI TH WATER. GIVE WATER TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GET
    MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SUPPORTING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SWEEP UP AND
    TRANSFER TO A SEALED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF DUST AND CONTACT
    WITH SKIN AND EYES. STORE IN SEALED CONTAINER IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF VENTILATION
    CONTROLS ARE NOT POSSIBLE OR ARE INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: HUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1450DECOMP
Spec Gravity:4.2865
Solubility in Water:SPARINGLY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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