MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- BARIUM HYDROXIDE, CAT #3772  -- 6810-00-234-8362
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM HYDROXIDE, CAT #3772
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8362
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BARIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:17194-00-2
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA); 8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST MAY IRRIT TO NOSE/RESP TRACT;ING:CORR
    TO TISSUES.MAY CAUSE ULCER;SKIN/EYES:IRRIT/SEV BURNS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:GIVE SEV GLASSES OF WATER.VOMITG MAY OCCUR
    SPONTANEOUSL,BUT DO NOT INDUCE.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:RMV CONTMNTD
    CLOTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM SK IN.WASH W/PLENTY H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET
    MDPROMPTLY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:30 AUG 86, CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; BOILG
    PT:LOSES WATER AT 780C(1436F);MELTG PT:78C(172F)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPPL
Spec Gravity:2.18
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS.ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINATED RUBBER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PER MFR NO INFORMATION FOUND.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAT,ST. & FED REGS;ESTABLISH ARRANGEMENTS
    FOR RETURNING SCRAP MATERIAL TO SU PPLIER FOR PROCESSING,IF
    POSSIBLE.

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