Dibarium diacetate
Acetic acid, barium salt
C4H6BaO4
Molecular mass: 255.4
ICSC # 1073
CAS # 543-80-6
RTECS # AF4550000
UN # 1564
EC # 056-002-007
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Diarrhoea.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Weakness.
Shortness of breath.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
See Notes.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
acids
,
food and feedstuffs
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Note: A
Xn symbol
R: 20/22
S: 2-28
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
CRYSTALS
OR POWDER
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Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic fumes
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Reacts
with
strong oxidants
and
acids
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: (as Ba) 0.5 mg/m3 as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (as Ba) (Inhalable fraction) 0.5 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: II(2);
(DFG 2004).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance may cause effects on the
gastrointestinal tract
and, by lowering the serum potassium level, on the muscles, heart and
nervous system
, resulting in muscle paralysis,
cardiac dysrythmia
and
respiratory failure
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Exposure (ingestion of high doses) may result in death
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Density: 2.47
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 59
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1564-III (barium compounds)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1073
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BARIUM ACETATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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