Barium nitrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : crystalline Color : colourless Odor : odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Eye irritation, Category 2A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled.

Prevention

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

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.