International Chemical Safety Cards

BARIUM SULFATE ICSC: 0827

BARIUM SULFATE
Barium sulphate
Blanc fixe
Artificial barite
BaSO4
Molecular mass: 233.43
CAS # 7727-43-7
RTECS # CR0600000
ICSC # 0827
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).


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ICSC: 0827 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, TASTELESS, WHITE OR YELLOWISH CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with aluminium powder.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 10 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1996).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to dust particles , resulting in baritosis (a form of benign pneumoconiosis).
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point (decomposes): 1600°C
Relative density (water = 1): 4.5
 Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Occurs in nature as the mineral barite; also as barytes, heavy spar. Actybaryte, Bakontal, Baridol, Baritop, Barosperse, Citobaryum, E-Z-Paque, Lactobaryt, Micropaque, Neobar, Polybar, Radiobaryt, Unibaryt are trade names.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0827 BARIUM SULFATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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