BA1286 Barium Chromate Powder, BaCrO4 (CAS No. 10294-40-3)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Barium Chromate

CAS #: 10294-40-3

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302

Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332

Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.

H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.

H350 May cause cancer.

Precautionary statement(s)

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read andunderstood.

P210 Keep away from heat.

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face

protection.

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel

unwell. Rinse mouth.

P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable

for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant

foam to extinguish.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal

plant.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

10294-40-3 Barium chromate

Identification number(s):

EC number: 233-660-5

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the

surrounding fire.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Halocarbon extinguisher

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause

ignition.

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Toxic metal oxide fume

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water

courses.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

Acts as an oxidizing agent on organic materials such as wood, paper and fats

Keep away from combustible material.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Open and handle container with care.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.

This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause

ignition.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from flammable substances.

Store away from reducing agents.

Do not store with organic materials.Store away from metal powders.

Do not store together with acids.

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s) No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

10294-40-3 Barium chromate (100.0%)

PEL (USA) Long-term value: 0.005* mg/m

3

Ceiling limit value: 0.1** mg/m

3

*as Cr(VI) **as CrO3; see 29 CFR 1910.1026

REL (USA) Long-term value: 0.001 mg/m

3

as Cr; See Pocket Guide Apps. A and C

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 0.01 mg/m

3

as Cr

EL (Canada) Short-term value: C0.1 mg/m

3

Long-term value: 0.025 mg/m

3

as Cr; ACIGH A1, IARC 1

Ingredients with biological limit values:

10294-40-3 Barium chromate (100.0%)

BEI (USA) 25 μg/L

Medium: urine

Time: end of shift at end of workweek

Parameter: Total chromium (fume)

10 μg/L

Medium: urine

Time: increase during shift

Parameter: Total chromium (fume)

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Store protective clothing separately.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Recommended filter device for short term use:

Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.

Risk assessment should be performed to determine if airpurifying

respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government

standards.

Protection of hands:

Impervious glovesInspect gloves prior to use.

The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary

from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Material of gloves Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) No data available

Eye protection: Safety glasses

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Powder

Color: Yellow

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: No data available

Boiling point/Boiling range: No data available

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 4.5 g/cm

3

(37.553 lbs/gal)

Relative density No data available.

Vapor density N/A

Evaporation rate N/A

Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored

according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with reducing agents

Reacts with flammable substances

Conditions to avoid No data availableIncompatible materials:

Acids

Flammable substances

Reducing agents

Organic materials

Metal powders

Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Harmful if inhaled.

Harmful if swallowed.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data

Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation

Sensitization: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains

mutation data for this substance.

Carcinogenicity:

May cause cancer.

IARC-1: Carcinogenic to humans: sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity.

ACGIH A1: Confirmed human carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic to humans based on epidemiologic

studies of, or convincing clinical evidence in, exposed humans.

NTP-K: Known to be carcinogenic: sufficient evidence from human studies.

(inhalation) EPA-A: human carcinogen: sufficient evidence from epidemiologic studies to support a

causal association between exposure and cancer.

(inhalation) EPA-K: Known human carcinogens.

(oral) EPA-D: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity: inadequate human and animal evidence of

carcinogenicity or no data are available.

(oral) EPA-CBD: Carginogenic potential cannot be determined.

Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.

Aspiration hazard: No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.

Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this

substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No data available

Persistence and degradability No data available

Bioaccumulative potential No data available

Mobility in soil No data available

Ecotoxical effects:

Remark: Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems, even in smallquantities.

Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.

Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Very toxic for aquatic organisms

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: N/A

vPvB: N/A

Other adverse effects No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1479

UN proper shipping name

DOT Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. (Barium chromate)

IMDG, IATA OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S. (Barium chromate)

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class 5.1 Oxidising substances.

Label 5.1

Class 5.1 (O2) Oxidizing substances

Label 5.1

IMDG, IATA

Class 5.1 Oxidising substances.

Label 5.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA III

Environmental hazards: N/A

Special precautions for user Warning: Oxidizing substances

EMS Number: F-A,S-Q

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code N/A

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT): No

UN "Model Regulation": UN1479, Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. (Barium chromate), 5.1, III

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components

This material does not contain any components with a section 302 EHS TPQ.

SARA 313 ComponentsThe following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III,

Section 313:

Barium chromate

CAS-No.

10294-40-3

Revision Date

2007-03-01

SARA 311/312 Hazards

Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components

No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The

information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.