Barium Hydroxide (Ba(OH)2)

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs ().

Prevention

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

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise The Safety Information Sheet Chemicals of hazardous chemical can be obtained through phone,

Classified (HNOC)

email or on the company website.

Additional information

None.