Barium Fluoride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs (Cardio-vascular system, Nervous system, muscle, Kidney, Bone) through prolonged 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 eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. 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. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.