Barium Bromide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system, Cardio-vascular system, muscle, Kidney, single exposure Gastrointestinal tract) Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Cardio-vascular system) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs (Nervous system, Cardio-vascular system, muscle, Kidney, Gastrointestinal tract). Causes damage to organs (Cardio-vascular system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash 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/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.