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9 • Page 1 of 3 <br /> MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> I.PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION <br /> Manufacturer/Supplier: <br /> ESPI Metals <br /> 1050 Benson Way,Ashland,OR 97520 <br /> Toll Free(800)638-2581 *Fax(541)488-8313 <br /> E-Mail:sales@espimetals.com <br /> Trade Name: Barium <br /> Formula: Ba <br /> CAS#: 7440-39-3 <br /> II.HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS <br /> Hazardous Component: Barium <br /> %: 0-100 <br /> OSHA/PEL: 0.5 mg/m3 <br /> ACGIH/TLV: 0.5 mg/m3 <br /> HMIS Ratings:Health:2 Flammability:3 Reactivity:2 <br /> III.PHYSICAL DATA <br /> Boiling Point: 1640°C <br /> Melting Point: 725°C <br /> Vapor Density: N/A <br /> Solubility in H2O: Reacts violently <br /> Vapor Pressure: 13.3 hPa @ 1049°C <br /> Specific Gravity: 3.51 @ 20°C <br /> Appearance and Odor: Silver white metal,no odor. <br /> %Volatiles: N/A <br /> NOTE:The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a specification. <br /> IV.FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA <br /> Flash Point(Method used):N/A <br /> Autoignition Temperature:N/E <br /> Explosive Limits:Lower:N/E Upper:N/E <br /> Extinguishing Media:FLAMMABLE SOLID!! Use dry chemical/dolomite(powdered limestone).DO NOT USE WATER, <br /> CARBON DIOXIDE,OR HALOGENATED EXTINGUISHERS! <br /> Special Firefighting Procedures:Wear full face,self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent <br /> contact with skin and eyes.Flammable solid. <br /> Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:Material readily reacts with water generating flammable and/or explosive hydrogen <br /> gas.Do not expose to air and fire.Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.Isolate with dolomite and allow to burn.Large <br /> Fires:Contain and smother with dolomite. <br /> Caution!Fire may reignite after having been extinguished.Blend with large excess of dolomite. <br /> http://www.espi-metals.com/msds'sibarium.htm 6/21/2010 <br />