BARIUM PERCHLORATE, TRIHYDRATE, REAGENT

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

Response

In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If on clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.