J T BAKER -- BARIUM DIOXIDE, 0992  -- 6810-00N044675
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM DIOXIDE, 0992
MSDS Date:10/21/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N044675
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-8802;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO811
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO811
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM PEROXIDE; (BARIUM DIOXIDE)
CAS:1304-29-6
RTECS #:CR0175000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (BA)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CONTACT W/SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. DUST MAY IRRITATE NOSE & THROAT.
    INGESTION MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC:EFFECTS OF BARIUM COMPOUNDS MAY
    INCLUDE BRONCHIAL IRRITATION, DEGENE RATION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM, & DAMAGE TO SPLEEN, LIVER & BONE MARROW.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    O*2/ARTF RESP) . INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
    EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. S
    KIN:FLUSH W/WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE EXPOS CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/OTHER MATERIAL
    MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    KEEP COMBUSTS (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER;
    REMOVE FROM AREA. FL USH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:POISON! DANGER! EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH HAZARD - READ
    MSDS. STRONG OXIDIZER - CONT W/OTHER MATL MAY CAUSE FIRE. MAY BE
    FATAL IF SWALLOWED. KEEP FROM CONT W/CLTHG & OTHER COMBUST MATLS.
    DO NOT GET IN EYES,  ON SKIN/ON CLTHG.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY
    OF RESPIRATOR, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORK GOGGS & (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . LAB
    COAT, UNIFORM, APRON ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

HCC:D2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:842F,450C
Spec Gravity:4.96 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH WHITE POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, MOST COMMON METALS, STRONG
    REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT, SOURCES OF IGNITION,
    FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D005
    (TOXIC WASTE).

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