Applications / Uses

Primary Applications

• Used in sugar refining to remove impurities

• Production of lubricating greases (via barium soaps)

• Manufacture of optical glass and ceramics

Secondary Applications

• Laboratory reagent for titrations and chemical analysis

• Used in water treatment and pH adjustment

• Intermediate in various barium salts production

End Industries Served: Sugar, Ceramics & Glass, Lubricants, Laboratories, Water Treatment, Chemicals

Safety & Handling Information

Hazard Class (GHS): Corrosive (Category 1), Acute Toxicity (Category 4)

Hazard Statements (H-Codes):

• H302: Harmful if swallowed

• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

• H332: Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):

• P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection

• P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED – rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting

• P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES – rinse cautiously with water for several minutes

Storage Conditions

• Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area

• Protect from moisture and carbon dioxide (forms carbonate on contact)

Transport Information

• ADR/RID: Class 8, UN1814, PG II

• IMDG: Class 8, UN1814

• IATA: Class 8, UN1814

Regulatory Information

• REACH Status (EU): Registered

• FDA Approval: Not approved for food use

• ISO Certification: Available on request (ISO 9001 for manufacturing grade)

• Country Standards: Complies with ACS / Reagent grade standards depending on grade