MSDS Identification:

• Key:  97079
• Name:   Barium Fluoride, 98.0%

Catalog Numbers:  
AC192540000, AC192540250
Synonyms:  

• None.

SUPPLIER: ZHANGJIANG DONGYAN GALT FINE CHEMCAL CO., LTD.
BUSINESS TEL: ++86-579-6530757
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Hazard Symbols:   XN
Risk Phrases:   20/22

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance:   white powder. Caution! The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Target Organs:   Kidneys, heart, liver, spleen, gastrointestinal system, bone marrow, nerves.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye:   May cause eye irritation.
Skin:   May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:   May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:   May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:   No information found.

Eyes:   Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:   Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:   Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:   Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:   Treat symptomatically and supportively.

General Information:   As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:   Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:   Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower:   Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:   Not available.
NFPA Rating:  

General Information:   Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:   Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Handling:   Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:   Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Engineering Controls:   Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
EXPOSURE LIMITS

OSHA Vacated PELs:  
Barium fluoride:   0.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under ** no name **)2.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under ** no name **)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes:   Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Skin:   Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:   Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:   A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Physical State:   Powder
Color:   white
Odor:   None reported.
pH:   Not available.
Vapor Pressure:   Not available.
Vapor Density:   Not available.
Evaporation Rate:   Not available.
Viscosity:   Not available.
Boiling Point:   2260 deg C @ 760.00mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:   1354 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:  
Solubility in water:   1.6 g/L Water (20)
Specific Gravity/Density:   4.8900g/cm3
Molecular Formula:   BaF2
Molecular Weight:   175.34

Chemical Stability:   Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:   Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:   Acids, heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:   Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, hydrogen fluoride.
Hazardous Polymerization:   Has not been reported.

RTECS#:

• CAS# 7787-32-8: CQ9100000

LD50/LC50:

• CAS# 7787-32-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 250 mg/kg.

Carcinogenicity:
Barium fluoride -

• ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (listed as ** IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).

Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
No data available.

Other

• No information available.

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series:   None listed.
RCRA U-Series:   None listed.

US DOT

• Shipping Name: BARIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
• Hazard Class: 6.1
• UN Number: 1564
• Packing Group: III

Canadian TDG

• No information available.

TSCA

• CAS# 7787-32-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

Health & Safety Reporting List

• None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.

Chemical Test Rules

• None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.

Section 12b

• None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.

TSCA Significant New Use Rule

• None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.

SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs

• None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.

SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances

• None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.

Section 313

• This material contains Barium fluoride (listed as ** undefined **), 99 9%, (CAS# 7787-32-8) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 372.

Clean Air Act:

• This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
• This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
• This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.

Clean Water Act:

• None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
• None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
• None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.

OSHA:

• None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

Barium fluoride can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as ** no name **), California, (listed as ** no name **), New Jersey, (listed as ** no name **), Florida, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, (listed as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **), Massachusetts, (listed as ** no name **).

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

• Hazard Symbols: XN
• Risk Phrases:

• R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

• Safety Phrases:

• S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
• S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
• S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

• CAS# 7787-32-8: 1

United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

• CAS# 7787-32-8: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined **): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (inorganic, as F)

United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada

• CAS# 7787-32-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
• This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
• CAS# 7787-32-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.

Exposure Limits

• CAS# 7787-32-8: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3;STEL 5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 (total dust)
• OEL-GERMANY:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3;STEL 2 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3;STEL 1.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-POLAND:TWA 1 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.1 mg/m3
• OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3;STEL 1 mg(Ba)/m
• OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1.8 ppm (1.5 mg(F)/m3);STEL 9.0 ppm
• OEL-THAILAND:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-TURKEY:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-TURKEY:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
• OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3
• OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3

MSDS Creation Date:   9/02/1997,   Revision #5 Date:  3/18/2003
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