Barium Hydroxide Crystals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

Inhalation Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes Ingestion IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract May cause cardiac arrhythmia

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute inhalation toxicity - Dusts and mists Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1