Barium

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Revision date : 2024-09-30

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GHS02 GHS06
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

231-149-1/7440-39-3

Name of the chemical

Barium

Concentration

<=100%

General Information

Version

7.0

Revision date

2024-09-30

Product name

Barium

CAS No.

7440-39-3

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

1.2.2. Uses advised against

The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption

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Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS06 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H260, H301, H314, H318

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

- none

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable solids (Category 1), H228 Chemicals which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

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