Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate, ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H332, H314

Code

Statements

H302+H332

Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

2.3 Other hazards

Target organ effect, Harmful by ingestion, Corrosive Target Organs: Heart, Nerves, Kidney, Gastrointestinal tract, Bone marrow, Spleen, Liver

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1 Serious eye damage Category 1

Hazard statements

H302+H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for P304+P340 breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.

HMIS® ratings

Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 1 Reactivity 1 Specific hazard Not Available