Barium nitrate GR ACS Nitric acid barium salt

CAS :10022-31-8 Storage class :5.1 B Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
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.

Protective equipments / General working measures
	After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid generation of dusts; do not inhale dusts.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Suitable extinguishing media	In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood. water

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 with the eyelid held wide open. After swallowing make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor. If breathing stops immediately apply mechanical ventilation, if necessary also oxygen. Additional informations Subsequently administer: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water). If victim is unconscious: lateral recumbent position.

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