MSDS for Barium Chromate, Current as of 7/10/2009 :: Barium & Chemical

	Materials Safety Data Sheet Barium Chromate	MSDS Number: BA1180

dcn: 564

Revision: 1

Last Updated on: 7/10/2009


Product Name:	Barium Chromate BaCrO₄
Synonyms:	Baryta Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Ultramarine Yellow
Manufacturer:	Barium & Chemicals, Inc. PO Box 218 515 Kingsdale Road Steubenville, Ohio 43952-5218 Phone: 740-282-9776 Fax: 740-282-9161 Web: www.bariumchemicals.com
24-hour Emergency Phone Number: Chemtrec 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL: 703-527-3887

2.) INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
	*EINECS*	*PERCENT*	*CAS NO:*
Barium Chromate	233-660-5	100%	10294-40-3

3.) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:	California Proposition 65 requires us to inform you that Barium Chromate contains hexavalent chromium. Hexavalent chromium is on the California Governor's list, "Chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity." Use care when handling this chemical. This information must be included in all M.S.D.S.'s that are copied and distributed for this material.
Potential Health Effects:	Irritating to the skin and eyes on contact. Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucous membrane, vomiting, violent diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, slow pulse, irregular heartbeat, sore throat, coughing, possible liver damage, and bleeding and ulceration of nasal septum.. Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inflammation. Inhaling large doses will cause cardiac and respiratory failure, and hemorrhages in the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.

4.) FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:	If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact:	In case of contact, flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation occurs.
Eye Contact:	In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Ingestion Contact:	If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Remove chromates from stomach by gastric lavage.

5.) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media:	Water, Dry Chemical, Or Carbon Dioxide
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	Not considered to be a fire hazard. If possible move containers away from fire and keep containers cool by means of a water spray.
Fire and Explosion Hazzards:	Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Hazardous Combustion Products:	No information found.
Protective Measure in Fire:	Use self-contained breathing apparatus.

6.) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precaution in Spill:	Utilize recommended protective clothing and equipment.
Environment:	Collect wash water for approved disposal. Keep from entering water or ground water. Keep combustibles away from spilled material.
Spill Clean Up:	Shovel up spilled material into clean dry containers and cover. Remove containers from spill area.Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Spill area can be washed with water.

7.) HANDLING/STORAGE
Usage Precautions:
Usage Descriptions:
Storage Precautions:
Handling Precautions:	Store at ambient temperature. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages.

8.) EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Equipment:	Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem, to maintain air levels below the recommended exposure limit.
Process Conditions:	Chromates: 0.1 mg (Cr)/m3 OSHA TWA; 0.05 mg (Cr)/m3 ACGIH TWA; 0.001 mg (Cr)/m3 NIOSH RECOMMENDED CEILING. Barium: Compounds: 0.5 mg(Ba)/m3 TWA. Soluble: 0.5 mg (Ba)/m3 ACGIH TWA
Respirators:	Work ambient concentrations should be monitored and if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator must be worn.
Protective Gloves:	Wear PVC gloves.
Eye Protection:	Wear safety glasses or goggles or preferably a full face protecting high particulate dust respirator. Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available.
Other Protection:	Wear impervious boots and apron or coveralls.
Hygienic Work Practices:	Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of hazardous chemicals. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products.

9.) PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:	fine powder	Color:	yellow
Odor/Taste:	odorless	Specific Gravity:	4.50 g/cm3 @ 20 C
Solubility:	Practically Insoluble (4.4 mg/L @ 28 C)	Solubility Value:	Not applicable
Melting Point:	Not established	Boiling Point:	Not established
Decomp Temp:		Flash Point:
pH:

10.) STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Stability:	Stable. May react vigorously with reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomp Products:	Oxides of Chromium
Conditions to Avoid:	Excessive temperatures and reducing agents.

11.) TOXICOLOGICAL INFOMATION
Toxic Dose LD 50:	3000 mg/kg (oral rat)
Toxicological Info:	Routes of Exposure: eye contact, ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.
Inhalation:	Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucous membrane. Workers may experience an increased incidence of LUNG CANCER.
Skin:	Irritating to the skin on contact. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inflammation.
Eyes:	Irritates eyes on contact. Eye irritation will cause watering and redness.
Medical Symptoms:	Poisoning may affect the blood, central nervous system, liver, and kidneys.

12.) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity:	No information found.
Distribution:	No information found.
Chemical Fate:	This material may bioaccumulate to some extent

13.) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods:	Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.
General Cleaning:

14.) TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT - GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Proper Shipping Name:Barium Compounds, N.O.S. (Barium Chromate) Hazzard Class: 6.1 UN. NO#: UN1564 Packing Group #: 6.1/ / III		IATA/IMDG REGULATIONS: Proper Shipping Name: Barium Compounds, N.O.S. (Barium Chromate) Hazzard Class: 6.1 UN. NO#: UN1564 Packing Group #: 6.1/ / III IMDG EMS: F-A, S-A
Shipping Options for this product include:
Transportation Notes: NMFC 45915 -- CLASS 85 HST 2841.50.90.00

15.) REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Inventory Status Part 1
Ingredient:	CASNO:	TSCA:	EINECS:	China:	Japan:	Austrialia:
Barium Chromate	10294-40-3	Yes	No	No	No	No

Chemical Inventory Status Part 2
Ingredient:	CASNO:	Korea:	DSL:	NDSL:	Phil.:
Barium Chromate	10294-40-3	No	No	No	No

Federal, State, International Regulations- Part 1
Ingredient:	CASNO:	SARA 302:		SARA 313
		RQ:	TPQ:	LIST	Chemical Catg:
Barium Chromate	10294-40-3	No	No	No	No

Federal, State, International Regulations- Part 2
Ingredient:	CASNO:	RCRA 261.33:	TSCA 8(d):	CERCLA
Barium Chromate	10294-40-3	No	No	No

Additional Items
Chemical Weapons Convention:	Acute:	TSCA 12(b):	CDTA:	SARA 311/312:	Reactivity:	Chronic:
No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Fire	Pressure:	Austrialian HazChem Code:	Poison Schedule:	WHMIS:
No	No	No	No	No

16.) INFORMATION SOURCES
Information Sources:
Revision Comments:
Other Information:	NFPA RANKINGS: 0 Least, 1 Slight, 2 Moderate, 3 High, 4 Extreme NFPA RATING: 2 hEALTH, 0 Flammability, 0 Reactivity
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