MALLINCKRODT INC -- BARIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00F029930
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:07/30/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F029930
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:BARIUM CARBONATE
CAS:513-77-9
RTECS #:CQ8600000
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/CUM (BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM (BA)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 630 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF
    INHALED: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION & LUNG DAMAGE. INGESTION:
    GASTROENTERITIS & INCREASED BLOOD PRESSURE. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
    CHRONIC INHALATION: BARITOSIS (BENIGN  PNEUMOCONIOSIS).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: EXCESSIVE SALIVATION, SEVERE
    ABDOMINAL PAIN, VOMITING, VIOLENT DIARRHEA, MUSCLE TWITCHING
    PROGRESSING TO MUSCULAR PARALYSIS. MAY RESULT IN CONVULSIONS &
    DEATH. SKIN/EYES: REDNESS & PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS,
    IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER &
    STICKING FINGER DO WN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTHIF
    UNCONSCIOUS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL. WEAR RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION. SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.
    VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/CHEMICAL GOGGLES
    WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED. ALTERNATIVELY, A SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACEPIECE
    RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP BELOW TLV.
    LOCA EXHAUST IS GENERALLY PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES,
    BODY-COVERING CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1300C/2372F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:811C/1492F
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:4.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE, 2-FURANPERCARBOXYLIC ACID. IT IS ACID SOLUBLE
    W/RELEASE OF CO2.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, BARIUM OXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO RCRA APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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