SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	BARIUM HYDROXIDE (octahydrate)
Catalogue No. :	AL0557	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	12230-71-6	EC Number :
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :	Ba(OH)2.8H2O	HSN Code :	28164000
Synonyms :	Barium Hydrate
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Industrial For professional use only
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H314 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4 H332 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
C; T; R20-22-34 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS05 GHS07
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H302+H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a doctor
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		BARIUM HYDROXIDE OCTAHYDRATE AR
CAS No. :		12230-71-6
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Assure fresh air breathing. If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of water/…. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects after inhalation : Harmful if inhaled. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures :	No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours. Avoid dust formation.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid Colour
Colour :	White crystalline.
Odour :	odourless.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	12.5 at 50 g/l at 20 °C
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	78 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	780 °C
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	2.18 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: 5.6 g/100g water
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Overheating. Open flame. Heat. Sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Oral: Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. pH: 12.5 at 50 g/l at 20 °C
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit pH: 12.5 at 50 g/l at 20 °C
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	3262
UN-No. (IMDG) :	3262
UN-No. (IATA) :	3262
UN-No. (ADN) :	3262
UN-No. (RID) :	3262
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 3262, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 3262, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 3262, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 3262, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 3262, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C6 Special provision (ADR) : 274 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP33 Tank code (ADR) : SGAN, L4BN Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V11 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 2X
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 274 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B2, B4 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T3 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B Stowage category (IMDG) : B Segregation (IMDG) : SG35 MFAG-No : 154
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y844 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 5kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 859 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 15kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 863 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 50kg Special provision (IATA) : A3 ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : C6 Special provisions (ADN) : 274 Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : C6 Special provision (RID) : 274 Limited quantities (RID) : 1kg Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (RID) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP33 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAN, L4BN Transport category (RID) : 2 Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID) : W11 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE10 Hazard identification number (RID) : 80
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions BARIUM HYDROXIDE OCTAHYDRATE AR is not on the REACH Candidate List BARIUM HYDROXIDE OCTAHYDRATE AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, low hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV; ID No. 3303) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information
Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H332 Harmful if inhaled C Corrosive