Barium sulfate

CAS 7727-43-7 BaSO₄ MW 233.4000 Danger

Health Hazard

Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

Code	Statement	Hazard Class
`H372`	Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure	Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
`H402`	Harmful to aquatic life	Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
`H412`	Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects	Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Precautionary Statements

Code	Statement
`P260`	Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
`P264`	Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
`P270`	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
`P273`	Avoid release to the environment.
`P319`	Get medical help if you feel unwell.
`P501`	Dispose of contents/container to ...

Physical Properties

White or yellowish, odorless powder.

Boiling Point	2912°F (decomposes)
Vapor Pressure	0 mmHg (approx)
Specific Gravity	4.25-4.5

Target Organs

Lungs Eyes

eye, nose, and upper respiratory irritation; pneumoconiosis

Synonyms

artificial barite; barite; barium salt of sulfuric acid; barytes (natural)

Data Sources

GHS Classification: PubChem CID 24414

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