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MSDS of Barium stearate

Material Safety Data Sheets of Barium stearate

Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name: Barium Stearate
CAS Number: 6865-35-6
Chemical Formula: Ba(C18H35O2)2

Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Material ------------CAS#----------%---- OSHA ----------------ACGIH
Barium Stearate-- 6865-35-6 99+% 0.5mg/m3 as Ba-----0.5mg/m3 as Ba

Section III Hazards Identification:
Accute Health Effects: Irritating to the skin and eyes on contact. Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucus membrane. Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inflammation. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.
Chronic Health Effects: This product has no known chronic effects. Repeated or prolong exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate medical conditions.
Accute Health Effects: This product is not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a Carcinogen by OSHA.
Section IV. First Aid Measures¡¤ First Aid For Eye: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. ¡¤ First Aid For Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation occurs. ¡¤ First Aid For Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. ¡¤ First Aid For Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician immedilyate

Section V. Fire and Explosion Data¡¤ Flammability: Non-Flamable ¡¤ Flash Points: Not Applicable ¡¤ Auto-Ignition: Not Applicable ¡¤ Flammable Limits: Not Applicable ¡¤ Extinguishing Media: Water Spray, Foam, Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical ¡¤ Fire Fighting Procedure: Burning will produce toxic fumes. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full turnout gear to fight fires. ¡¤ Fire/Explosion Hazards: Concentrated dust may present an explosion hazard.

Section VI. Accidental Release Measures¡¤ Spill Or Leak Procedures: Utilize recommended protective clothing and equipment. Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Spill area can be washed with water. Collect wash water for approved disposal. Keep from entering water or ground water

Section VII. Handling and Storage¡¤ Storage Temperatures: Store at ambient temperature ¡¤ Shelf Life: Unlimited in tightly closed container. ¡¤ Special Sensitivity: None ¡¤ Handling/Storage Precautions: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials (see Section X). Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages.

Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection¡¤ Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles. ¡¤ Skin Protection: PVC gloves with impervious boots, apron or coveralls. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products. ¡¤ Respirator: Work ambient concentrations should be monitored and if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator must be worn. ¡¤ Ventilation: Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem, to maintain air levels below the recommended exposure limit. ¡¤ Additional Protective Measures: Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available. Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of hazardous chemicals.

Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties¡¤ Physical Form: Solid Powder ¡¤ Color: Cream to white ¡¤ Odor: Odorless ¡¤ Molecular Weight: 704.28 ¡¤ Boiling Point: Not Established ¡¤ Melting/Freezing Point: 120¡ãC ¡¤ Solubility In Water: Slightly ¡¤ Specific Gravity: 1.2

Section X. Stability And Reactivity¡¤ Stability: Stable ¡¤ Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not occur ¡¤ Incompatibilities: Strong Oxidizers ¡¤ Instable Conditions: Excessive temperatures (see Incompatibilities). ¡¤ Decomposition Temperature: Not Established ¡¤ Decomposition products: Oxides of Barium and Carbon

Section XI. Toxicological Infomation¡¤ RTECS Number: Not Established ¡¤ Routes of Exposure: Eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin contact. ¡¤ Toxicity Data: To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated for Barium Stearate. ¡¤ Chronic Toxic Effects: This product has no known chronic effects. Repeated or prolong exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate medical conditions. ¡¤ Acute Toxic Effects: Irritating to the skin and eyes on contact. Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucus membrane. Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inflammation. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.

Section XII. Ecological Information¡¤ Ecotoxicity: Not available at this time.

Section XIII. Disposal Considerations¡¤ Waste Disposal Method: Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Section XIV. Transportation Information¡¤ Proper Shipping Name: Barium Compounds, N.O.S. (Barium Stearate) ¡¤ UN Number: 1564 ¡¤ Class: 6.1 ¡¤ P.G.: III ¡¤ Label Code: 6.1

Section XV. Regulatory Information¡¤ OSHA Status: This product is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. ¡¤ TSCA Chemical Inventory: This compound is on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory List ¡¤ California Proposition 65: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no levels of listed substances, which the state of California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive effects. ¡¤ SARA 313 Title III: Section 302 ExtremelyHazardous Substances: None o Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: None o Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting (Barium Content 19-21%)