Barium chloride dihydrate

Barium chloride dihydrate is a chemical raw material available in the form of a dihydrate with the chemical formula BaCl2*2H2O. It occurs as a colorless or white solid. It is soluble in water, insoluble in methanol, ethanol and ether. Colors the flame green. Barium chloride is an extremely poisonous substance. It is used in the chemical industry. Barium chloride used in industry for the production of dyes, pigments and fireworks. Also as a reagent for detecting sulfates in chemical compounds. In the blast furnace process for thermal and chemical treatment of iron alloys and for cleaning them of scale and impurities. As an active agent in the production of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Its high purity crystalline form is used as a chemical reagent in laboratories. In the ceramic industry, barium chloride is used to color glass and to lower the melting point of ceramics. Barium chloride purifies the water by preventing scale formation.

• CAS No.: 10326-27-9
• Form: solid
• Color: white, colorless
• Smell: odorless
• pH: about 5 - 9.5
• Melting point: 962 °C
• Boiling point: 1560 °C
• Auto-ignition temperature: not applicable
• Flash point: not applicable
• Explosion limits: not applicable
• Bulk density: approx. 1500 kg/m3
• Solubility in water: 357g/l (20°C) 587g/l (100°C)
• Main ingredient content: 98%, Ca max 0.1%, S max 0.003%

Hazard Statements (H):

• H301 - Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4, H332 - Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary statements:

• P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
• P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.