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Data Sheet
Barium Sulfate

TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANAYSIS
Product Code 02-0897
Assay 97.5-100.5%
Acidity or Alkalinity To Pass Test
Sulfide 0.5ppm Max
Acid Soluble Substances 0.3% Max
Soluble Barium Salts 0.001% Max
Heavy Metals 0.001% Max

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: N/A


PACKAGING: 250 lb. Polylined Drums


USES: Barium Sulfate is used for manufacturing photographic papers, artificial ivory, cellophane, filler for rubber, linoleum, oil cloth, polymeric fibers and resins, paper, lithographic inks, and as a water-color pigment for colored paper in wallpaper. It can be used as a size for modifying the colors of other pigments, in heavy concrete for radiation shield.


HANDLING: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound at 10mg/m3 as Ba. See SDS for more information.


PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Barium Sulfate


SHIPPING INFORMATION: UN# N/A, Class# N/A


PRODUCT INFORMATION
Barium Sulfate

CAS Number 7727-43-7
RTEC Number CR 06000000
Melting point N/A
EINEC Number 2317844
Molecular Wt. 233.39
Molecular Formula BaSO4

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