Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Part Number/Trade Name                   BARIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDRATE 0974
National Stock Number                    6810002365336
CAGE Code                                70829
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              181501
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        J T BAKER INC
Street                                   222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City                                     PHILLIPSBURG
State                                    NJ
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 08865
Emergency Phone                          908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        800-582-2537

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               09MAR92
Date of Technical Review                 18JUL94
Active Indicator                         Y
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BTSDV


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     O-C-265
Specification Type/Grade/Class           NONE
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1
NRC License Number                       NONE
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NONE
Appearance/Odor                          COLORLESS CRYSTALS.ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            "N/A"
Melting Point                            1765F,963C
Vapor Pressure                           "N/A"
Vapor Density                            "N/A"
Specific Gravity                         3.86
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         "N/A"
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Chemical pH                              "N/A"
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/A
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/A
Extinguishing Media                      USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE IDENTIFIED 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE DOCUMENTED 
Materials to Avoid                       NONE IDENTIFIED 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR 
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 118 MG/KG


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               NO
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       INHALED:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKINCONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED. EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTED:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC:IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,CNS DAMAGE, DAMAGE TO SPLEEN, LIVER, AND BONE MARROW 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE IDENTIFIED
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALED:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN CONTACT:IRRITATION.SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED. EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTED:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE IDENTIFIED 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INGESTED:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFCULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER 
Neutralizing Agent                       NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D005 (EP TOXICWASTE) 
Handling and Storage Precautions         KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA 
Other Precautions                        NONE


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. UP TO 3 PPM, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE 3 PPM A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED 
Ventilation                              USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER GLOVES 
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment               UNIFORM, APRON ARE RECOMMENDED 
Work Hygenic Practices                   MFR: ? HMIS:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). CAGE CODE AND NSN IDENTIFIED BY THEM 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           **TARGET ORGANS:HEART,CNS,SKIN,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,EYES. MFR ALSO I.D.'D SPLEEN,LIVER,BONE MARROW** INHALED:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED. EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTED:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA. FIRST AID: INGESTED:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFCULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       5
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             1
Ingredient Name                          (BACPD) BARIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
CAS Number                               10326279
NIOSH Number                             CQ8751000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  90-100
OSHA PEL                                 0.5 MG BA/M3
ACGIH TLV                                0.5 MG BA/M3
Recommended Limit                        N/K