Barium perchlorate
Agent Name
Barium perchlorate
CAS Number
13465-95-7
Formula
Cl2-O8.Ba
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Barium diperchlorate; Perchloric acid, barium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1447
Category
Perchlorates
Description
White solid; [CAMEO] White powder; [MSDSonline] Solubility--no data found;
Sources/Uses
Used in chemical analyses; [Merck Index] Used to make explosives; [Hawley]
Comments
Fire and explosion risk on contact with organic materials; Toxic by ingestion; [Hawley] A strong oxidizing agent; Explosive; A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An oxidizing agent that may explode on contact with combustible materials; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Barium." See "PERCHLORATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba
MAK
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba, inhalable fraction(soluble compds)
IDLH (NIOSH)
50 mg/m3, as Ba
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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