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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



BARIUM PEROXIDE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   02-0875
Appearance:   Tan/White Powder
Assay:   92% Min.
Active Oxygen:   8.7% Min.
Barium Carbonate:   2.0% Max
Acid Insoluble:   0.5% Max
Moisture @105 °C:   0.5% Max
Iron:   0.005% Max
Chloride:   0.05% Max
Apparent Denisty:   0.9 g/ml Min.
Granulation    
Passing U.S. Std. Sieve #200:   85% Min.
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-B153A
 
PACKAGING:   300 & 600 Polylined Steel Net Drums (smaller quantity's available)
 
USES:   Barium Peroxide is use as an oxidizer in various ordnance and pyrotechnic mixtures. It is also used to bleach animal substances, vegetable fibers and straw. It can also be used in the manufacturing of oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. Combine with aluminum it is used in the welding industry. It can be used as an oxidizer in organic synthesis.
 
HANDLING:   Do not store near acids, organics and other oxidizable materials or where flammable or combustible materials are stored. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Use dust respirator when handling. OSHA PEL & ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound at 0.5 mg/m3 as Ba. Material is an oxidizer and a poison. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Ba 52.55%). See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Barium Peroxide
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1449, Class 5.1, P.G. II, Label Code 5.1(6.1)
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Barium Peroxide
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Specific Gravity

1304-29-6
CR 0175000
-O, ~800 °C
4.958

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2151284
160.36
BaO2
Insoluble
 

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