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General Information
Revision date
1999-11-16
Product name
Barium dioxide; barium peroxide, barium superoxide, barium binoxide
CAS No.
1304-29-6
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GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview -------------------------- DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS MUSCLES (INCLUDING THE HEART), AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Life) Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer) Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code Yellow (Reactive) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Potential health effects
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include sore throat, coughing, and shortness of breath. Systemic poisoning may occur in sensitive individuals with symptoms similar to those of ingestion. Heavy exposure to dusts may produce a benign pneumoconiosis (baritosis). Systemic poisoning may occur with symptoms similar to those of ingestion. Heavy exposure to dusts can produce benign pneumoconiosis (baritosis). Ingestion: May cause tightness of the muscles of the face and neck, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, muscular tremors, anxiety, weakness, labored breathing, cardiac irregularity, convulsions, and death from cardiac and respiratory failure. Estimated lethal dose lies between 1 to 15 grams. Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Chronic Exposure: No information found. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin and nervous system disorders or impaired respiratory or cardiac function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
