ICSC 1480 - BARIUM NITRATE

BARIUM NITRATE	ICSC: 1480 (April 2004)
Nitric acid, barium salt Barium dinitrate

CAS #: 10022-31-8

UN #: 1446

EC Number: 233-020-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances or reducing agents.	NO contact with flammables.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. NO carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. See Ingestion.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Excessive salivation. Abdominal cramps. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Shortness of breath. Weakness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). See Notes. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then wash away with plenty of water. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 5.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents, powdered metals and food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

BARIUM NITRATE

ICSC: 1480

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces nitrogen oxides. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials. Reacts with powdered metals. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: BaN₂O₆ / Ba(NO₃)₂ Molecular mass: 261.4 Decomposes Melting point: 590°C Density: 3.24 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 8.7 (moderate)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces nitrogen oxides. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials. Reacts with powdered metals. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: BaN₂O₆ / Ba(NO₃)₂
Molecular mass: 261.4
Decomposes
Melting point: 590°C
Density: 3.24 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 8.7 (moderate)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure could cause hypokalaemia. This may result in cardiac disorders and muscular disorders. Exposure could cause death.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, 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 and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure could cause hypokalaemia. This may result in cardiac disorders and muscular disorders. Exposure could cause death.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
EU-OEL: (as Ba): 0.5 mg/m³ as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Temperature of decomposition is unknown in the literature. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. Will turn shock-sensitive if contaminated with magnesium-aluminium alloys, sulfur powder and light metal powder. 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

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