SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Statement of Hazard: Irritant, Respiratory irritant, Toxic
Acute Health Hazard: Irritant to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system.
May be toxic by ingestion, skin absorption and inhalation.
Chronic Health Hazard: Not Available
HMIS Rating:
NFPA Rating:
To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this chemical have not been
thoroughly investigated. Use appropriate procedures and precautions to prevent or minimize
exposure.
Pictogram:

Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement(s): H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s): P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name: D-3-Phosphoglyceric acid barium salt dihydrate 98%
Synonyms: Barium 3-phospho-D-glycerate
CAS Number: 22457-55-2
MDL Number: MFCD00067190
EINECS Number: 245-012-9
Beilstein Registry Number: Not Available
Molecular Formula: C3H5BaO7P.2H2O
Molecular Weight: 357.40
Content: As specified in product name.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Flush eyes with large amounts of water for fifteen minutes. Separate
eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Move to a fresh air environment. Contact a physician if breathing
becomes difficult.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point (ºC):
Explosion Limits:
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Ignition
Temperature (ºC):
Not Available
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, or water
spray
Extinguishing Media:
Protective Equipment:
Specific Hazards:
Wear self-contained respirator and fully protective impervious suit.
May emit hazardous fumes under fire conditions.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and gloves,
and disposable coveralls. Dispose of coveralls after use. Remove from
ignition sources if safe to do so. Follow emergency response plan and
contact proper authorities if needed.
Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental Protection: Keep spills out of sewers and bodies of water. Dike and contain the
spill with inert material. Absorb on sand, vermiculite or diatomite.
Transfer material to a container for disposal or recovery. Ventilate area
and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling and Storage: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Use only in a chemical
fume hood. Open and handle container with care. Keep ignition sources
away.
Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Hygroscopic, store away from water.
Sensitivities:
Storage Temperature (ºC):
Hygroscopic, Light
-20

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls: Use product in a well ventilated area or under a fume hood. Use proper
lab equipment while handling this product. Keep away from
incompatible materials for possible risk of hazardous reaction.
Eye Protection: Wear appropriate protective eyeglass or chemical safety goggles. Make
sure that there is an eyewash station in your vicinity.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH approved respirator when exposure limits are exceeded or
if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Exposure Limits: Country Source Type Value
USA
USA
USA
ACGIH
OSHA
OSHA
TWA
STEL
PEL
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Odor:
Odor Threshold:
Flash Point (ºC):
Auto Ignition
Temperature (ºC):
UEL % by Volume:
LEL % by Volume:
Melting Point (ºC):
Boiling Point (ºC):
Not Available
White powder
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Evaporation Rate:
pH Value:
Density (g/cm³):
Refractive Index (n²ºD):
Viscosity:
Solubility in Water:
Solubility in Other:
Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Soluble in hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Not Available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizng agents
Reactivity: Product may react with incompatible materials to release other
hazardous substances.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, sparks, other ignition sources.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products:
Barium oxides, Carbon oxides, Phosphorus oxides

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS Reference:
Target Organs: Not Available
Not Available
Toxicity Data: Not Available
National Toxicology Program (NTP) listed:
Not Available
Carcinogenicity:
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) listed:
Not Available
Potential Symptoms: Not Available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity: Not Available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service. Dispose in a manner consistent with
federal, state and local environmental regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Shipping Name:
DOT UN Number:
DOT Hazard Class:
DOT Packing Group:
Barium Compound, N.O.S.
UN1564
Class 6.1
PGIII
IMDG Shipping Name: Barium Compound, N.O.S.
IMDG UN Number: UN1564
IMDG Hazard Class: Class 6.1
IMDG Packing Group: PGIII
Marine Pollutant: No
IATA: Barium Compound, N.O.S.
IATA UN Number: UN1564
IATA Hazard Class: Class 6.1
IATA Packing Group: PGIII

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

United States
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) listed: No
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 302) listed: No
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 311/312) listed: No
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA 313) listed: No
European Union
European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS): 245-012-9
Canada
Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) listed: No
Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) listed: No