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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



BARIUM NITRATE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   02-0810 02-0810
Description:   White Crystal White Powder
Assay:   99.30% 99.30%
Moisture:   0.05% 0.05%
Water Insolubles:   0.05% 0.05%
Iron:   0.001% 0.001%
pH:   5.0-8.0 5.0-8.0
Chloride:   0.05% 0.05%
Granulation:   Normal - 20 Mesh Normal - 100 Mesh
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-B-162D
 
PACKAGING:   50-55 lb. Bags or 300/330 lb. Polyethylene lined Drums
 
USES:   Barium Nitrate is use to manufacture other barium compounds. It is used by the pyrotechnic industry for the production of “green fire” and green signal flares. It also has uses in the vacuum tube industry.
 
HANDLING:   Do not store near acids, organics and other oxidizable materials or where flammable or combustible materials are stored. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Use dust respirator when handling. OSHA PEL & ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound at 0.5 mg/m3 as Ba. Material is an oxidizer and a poison. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Ba 52.55%). See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Barium Nitrate
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1446, Class 5.1, PGII, Label Code 5.1(6.1)
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Barium Nitrate
 
CAS Number
RTEC Number
Melting point
Specific Gravity

10022-31-8
CQ 9625000
~590 °C
3.24

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2330205
261.39
Ba(NO3)2
9.2g/100ml @20 °C
 

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