BARIUM OXIDE, ANHYDROUS, POWDER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Appearance Powder Physical state Solid Odor No information available

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 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Unknown acute toxicity

Further information

Reacts violently with water.