BARITE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(conformable to 91/155/EWG and ISO 11014-1)

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Trading Names: Barite, Barium Sulfate Supplier
Company Name: DDC KIMYA SAN.TIC.LTD.STI.

2. INFORMATION ON COMPOSITION

Chemical Formula : BaSO4 min %86
CAS – no : 13462-86-7
Definitionaccording to EU: Natural barium sulfate, barite

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

For Human And Environment :
This product is not hazardous material according to EU-law 67/548/EWG Barite may contain up to %1,5 Crystalline Silica IARC Monographs, Vol 68, 1997, concludes that there is sufficient evidence that inhaled crystalline sillica in the form of quartz or crystobalite from occupational sources cause cancer in humans. IARC classification Group 1. Because of quantity and composition, the health hazard is small.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Advice : No special measures

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media : Any type, no limitation

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection : No special measures
Environment Protection : No special measures
Removing Spills : No special measures

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling : No special measures
Storage : No special measures

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Technical Requirement : No special requirement
Exposure Limit : Total inhalable dust fraction must not exceed 5 mg/m3
Personal Protection : Use protective mask (P2 filter) over the limit

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Grey, white, soil colors, powder, no odour
Melting Point : above 1300 °C
Flammable Point : Not Applicable
Explosion Hazard : Not Applicable
Vapour Pressure : Approx. 3.95 g/cm3
Density : Approx. 4.1 g/cm3
Solubility in Water : Less than 0.01 g/l
pH - Value : Approx. 8

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Protect Against : Temperatures above 1300 °C during uncontrolled heating
Hazardous Decomposition Product : BaO above 1300 °C oxidizing flame BaS above 875 °C reducing flame

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity : LD 50 BaSO4 (rat, oral) > 15.000 mg/kg
Practical Information : No knowledge on toxicological or irritating effects

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

General Knowledge : This product is practically insoluble in water and not biodegradeable

13. DISPOSAL

Advice : No hazardous waste according to Art.1.4.91/689/EWG. Dispose in accordance with applicable rules Waste Key No : EAK-code 010403; material from processing of non-metallic minerals

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Relevant Regulation : According to UN and EU regulations (EU94/55) barium sulfate is not hazardous for transportation

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Warning Sign : Not necessary according to EU regulations
National Regulation : Regulations on Dangerous Chemicals, dated 11.7.1993

16. OTHER INFORMATION / CONTACT

The information given above are based on current knowledge. There are no guarantees for specific declarations. All regulations have to be respected by the receiving party.

GLOSSARY
EWG: European Economic Community
EAK: European Waste Catalogue
ISO: International Standards Organization
CAS:Chemical Abstract Service
EU: European Union