BARIUM HYDROXIDE, OCTAHYDRATE, REAGENT (ACS)

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.