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Data Sheet

  Barium Stearate Rev. Date 04/21/06
    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   02-0895
Appearance:   White Powder
Barium Content:   19.0%-21.0%
Free Fatty Acid:   1.00%
Moisture:   1.00%
Ash:   28.0-30.0%
Granulation    
% Passing 200 Mesh sieve:   99+%
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  JAN-B-366
 
PACKAGING:   55, 100-200 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums
 
USES:   Barium Stearate is used as a dry lubricant in metal processing.
 
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 a poison. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Ba 19-21%). See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Barium Compounds N.O.S. (Barium Stearate)
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1564, Class 6.1, PG III, Label Code 6.1
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Barium Stearate
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Water Solubility

6865-35-6
N/A
120 °C
Slightly

Specific Gravity
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
 

1.2
704.28
Ba(C18H35O2)2
 
 

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