SAFETY DATA SHEET
PA3
Issued: 13/12/00
Revision No: 1
Aquamarine
Bayer-Wood Technologies, 2 Duddage Manor Business Park, Brockeridge Road, Twyning, Tewkesbury, GL20 6BY UK
Tel: 01684 290077
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name: PA3
Product code: RD1205
Use / description of product: Harmful. Liquid. Please note the small quantity - and refer to additional infromation on
the last page of this MSDS
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient 1: BARIUM CHLORIDE <10%
CAS: 10361-37-2
EINECS: 233-788-1
[Xn] R20; [T] R25;
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Harmful if swallowed.
Other hazards: Irritating to eyes.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Irrigate thoroughly for at least 10 minutes. If discomfort persists OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Water spray. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder.
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow large quantities to enter local drainage systems Clean-up procedures: Wash down the drain with large amounts of water. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles. Face-shield.
Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.
TWA (8 hr exposure limit): 0.5 mg/m3 (as Ba)
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Odourless
Viscosity: Non-viscous
Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)
Evaporation rate: Slow
Solubility in water: Miscible in all proportions
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Heat.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Effects of exposure Nausea. Vomiting.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: Dispose of as normal industrial waste.
Disposal of packaging Dispose of as normal industrial waste.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: : none
IMDG / IMO
IATA / ICAO
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Harmful.
Risk phrases: R22: Harmful if swallowed.
Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information: The information contained within this MSDS is based on bulk quantities. The user should bear in mind the reduced hazard associated with the small quantities normally associated with test kit reagents, and adjust their responses accordingly. Risk phrases used in s.2: R20: Harmful by inhalation. R25: Toxic if swallowed.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.