112046

Barium rods diameter about 2 cm LAB

CAS :7440-39-3

Storage class :4.3

Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
After skin contact	Severe irritations.
After eye contact	Severe irritations.
The following applies to soluble barium compounds in general	after swallowing: mucosal irritation, nausea, salivation, vomiting, dizziness, pain, colics, and diarrhoea. Systemic effects include: cardiac dysrhythmias, bradycardia (subdued cardiac activity), rise in blood pressure, shock and circulatory collapse as well as muscular rigidity.
Additional informations	On the basis of the morphology of the product, no hazardous properties are to be expected when it is handled and used with appropriate care. Effect of the decomposition products.

Protective equipments / General working measures

Keep container dry. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of fire, use sand. Never use water.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid inhalation of vapours/aerosols or dusts.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up carefully. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system. ( Formation of explosive compounds possible. )
Suitable extinguishing media	metal fire powder , cement , Dry sand.
Extinguishing media not to be used	CO₂, water, foam.

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist.
After swallowing	make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor.