Barium chloride dihydrate

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2A irritation Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (nervous system, cardiovascular, (single exposure) muscles, kidney, digestive tract) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (cardiovascular) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 3 Aquatic chronic Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to organs (nervous system, cardiovascular, muscles, kidney, digestive tract) Causes damage to organs (cardiovascular) through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not breathe dust. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. 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 exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.