BARIUM CHLORIDE, 0.1 - 0.4 Normal Aqueous Solutions

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Danger! May be fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory system. Affects heart, respiratory system and central nervous system. Water and stomach acids solubilize barium salts and can cause poisoning. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. If ingested, dilute with water, induce vomiting then call a physician. Target Organs: eyes, skin, heart, central nervous system, respiratory system. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing. Inhalation: Raw material may cause irritation, however not likely to be hazardous by inhalation in solution. Skin Contact: May cause irritation, redness, and pain. Ingestion: Toxic! May cause severe gastroenteritis, including abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Severe cases may produce collapse and death on respiratory failure. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - No. NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Barium Chloride Dihydrate. Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Barium Chloride Dihydrate.