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Barium I Barium 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Page 3 of 6 Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Sweep or scoop spilled product and place in a closed container for further handling and disposal. Do not use water for spill clean-up. Cover very small quantities in the open with powdered limestone and let decompose. Use only non -sparking tools and natural bristle brushes. Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer, stream, or other bodies of water. Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment. rte:F-11 0 1.74 ire IMM -01 Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process under dry protective gas such as argon. Use non -sparking tools. Protect from sources of ignition. Do not allow contact with water. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store material tightly sealed in properly labeled containers under argon or mineral oil. Storage area should be free of combustibles and ignition sources. Do not store together with acids, oxidizers, halogens. Protect from water/moisture. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits: Barium OSHA/PEL: 0.5 mg/m3 ACGIH/TLV: 0.5 mg/m3 Appropriate Engineering Controls: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process under dry argon. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air. Prepare for the possibility of a fire. Keep extinguishing agents, tools for handling and protective clothing readily available. Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when high concentrations are present. Eye Protection: Always wear approved chemical splash proof goggles. Skin Protection: Rubber gloves, flame retardant protective work clothing. g PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: http://www.espimetals.com/index.php/msds/46-barium?tmpl=component&print=l&page= 9/1/2015