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K01 / K03

CAS 513-77-9
EC 208-167-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
K01 / K03
Chemical Name
Barium Carbonate
Synonyms
Barium Carbonate / Carbonic Acid / Barium Salt (1:1)

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
513-77-9 Check regulations →
EC Number
208-167-3 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119489177-25-0017

Identified Uses

Industrial use of K01 / K03 to remove sulfate (use as reactive processing aid)

Manufacturers & Suppliers

K

KIMPE SAS

manufacturer

35, Rue Lambic – 31200 TOULOUSE – FRANCE

+33 (0)5 61 42 70 90

K

KIMPE SAS

manufacturer

35, Rue Lambic – 31200 TOULOUSE

+33(0)5 61 42 70 90

Emergency Contacts

KIMPE SAS

+33 (0)5 61 42 70 90

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary Statements

P270 Do not ear / drink / smoke when using this product
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED → Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Water EC: 231-791-2 7732-18-5 25 - 45% No
BaCO_{3} EC: 208-167-3 503-77-9 55 - 75% Yes

Solution of sodium polyacrylate as well as acrylate polymer are used in low quantity to make the suspension. None of the impurities are relevant for classification and labeling.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Move to fresh air.

Skin contact

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with neutral soap and water. Do not use solvents or thinners.

Eye contact

Irrigate copiously with clean water during 15 minutes holding the eyelids apart / No other special care must be taken

Ingestion

Rinse mouth and immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor / physician

Symptoms: Barium Carbonate is harmful if swallowed

Immediate Medical Attention

Follow advices given in section 4 – “Description of First Aids Measures”

Medical Treatment

Follow advices given in section 4 – “Description of First Aids Measures”

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use water spray / extinguishing powder / foam

Specific hazards

Small quantities of fume can come out during firing. Do not stay in the area of the fume.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of a fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid as much as possible direct contact with product. For exposure controls and personal protection measures, see section 8.

Small spill

Use absorbent materials to pick up waste residues and put them into suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Large spill

For huge quantities, pump the product into suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Environmental

K01 / K03 should not be released into the environment.

Cleanup methods

Use absorbent materials to pick up waste residues and put them into suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Materials: absorbent materials

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07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Wash with water thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Storage

Keep in properly labeled containers. Avoid any type of leakage and keep the product into tightly closed container. If possible, avoid direct contact with sunlight. Keep away from frost and extreme warm temperatures.

Hygiene

Wash with water thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure adequate ventilation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust could be formed. Refer to protective measures listed under Section 7. Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Hands

The following glove materials meeting CEN standards are suitable for handling this product: PVC (1.5 mm, > 480 minutes, EN 374), Natural Rubber (1.3 mm, > 480 minutes, EN 374), Nitrile (0.85 mm, > 480 minutes, EN 374)

Eyes

Safety glasses with side-shield (frame goggles) are recommended (Ex: EN 166) where splash can happen

Respiratory

Advisable in case of possible exceptional important air contamination

Skin/Body

Advisable

Environmental

Avoid any spillage in the environment. For more exhaust information, please refer to the Annex – Exposure Scenarios.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Relative Density
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Boiling Point
~100°C (1.013hPa)
Solubility
---
Odor Threshold
Not Determined
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Ph
8-11
Colour Intensity
---
Colour
White
Flash Point
No Flash point before boiling point.
Crystallisation Point
---
Form
Liquid
Metal Corrosion
---
Evaporation Rate
Not Determined
Softening Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Vapor Pressure
Not Determined
Partition Coefficient
Not Applicable (Inorganic Substance)
Voc Content
---
Decomposition Temperature
Product is stable until boiling point and BaCO₃ decomposes at 1380°C (Handbook Data)
Bulk Density
---
Solubility In Water
BaCO₃: ≥14 mg/L (20°C, Handbook Data). Additives used are miscible and dispersive
Density
~2.1 (Room temperature, assumed 20°C)
Physical State
White Liquid
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Odor
Characteristic
Melting Point
Not Applicable (BaCO₃ decomposes at 1380°C, at atmospheric pressure, Handbook Data)
Physical State Data
liquid
Molecular Weight
BaCO₃: 197.35
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
Freezing Point
---
Explosive Limits
---
Vapor Density
Not Determined
Solidification Point
---
Kinematic Viscosity
15-60 seconds (COUP FORD N°4) (Under normal conditions of use, viscosity shall increase with time).
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not Applicable (Self-ignition is not considered to be of relevance for this substance, since this would require heat to be developed either by reaction of this substance with oxygen or by exothermic decomposition and which is not lost rapidly enough to the surroundings). Product also contains high rate of water.
Appearance
White Liquid
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Flammability
Non-Flammable (anion and cation, both incapable of further reaction with oxygen)
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal storage conditions

Reactivity

Contact with acid liberates CO₂

Hazardous reactions

None known

Avoid

Avoid high temperature and direct contact to sunlight

Incompatible

Incompatible with acids. Avoid oxidizing agents

Decomposition

Barium oxide

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

RELIABLE ACUTE AQUATIC TOXICITY TEST RESULTS: tests were conducted according to OECD-guidelines, using Barium chloride dihydrate as test substance: | TEST ORGANISMS | ENDPOINT | VALUE | REFERENCE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Freshwater fish Danio rerio | 96h-LC_{50} | >97.5 mg Ba/L (>140.1 mg BaCO_{3}/L) | Egeler and Kiefer, 2010a | | Invertebrates Daphnia magna | 48h-EC_{50} | 14.5 mg Ba/L (20.8 mg BaCO_{3}/L) | Biesinger and Christensen, 1972 | | Algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata | 72h-ErC_{50} (growth rate) | >34.3 mg Ba/L (>49.3 mg BaCO_{3}/L) | Egeler and Kiefer, 2010b |

12.1 Toxicity

RELIABLE CHRONIC TOXICITY TEST RESULTS: tests were conducted according to OECD-guidelines, using Barium chloride dihydrate/barium nitrate as test substance: | TEST ORGANISMS | ENDPOINT | VALUE | REFERENCE | | --- | --- | --- | --- |

12.1 Toxicity

RELIABLE CHRONIC TOXICITY TEST RESULTS: tests were conducted according to OECD-guidelines, using Barium chloride dihydrate/barium nitrate as test substance: | TEST ORGANISMS | ENDPOINT | VALUE | REFERENCE | | Aquatic toxicity data | | | | | Invertebrates/freshwater Daphnia magna | 21d-NOEC (reproduction) | 2.9 mg Ba/L (4.2 mg BaCO_{3}/L) | Biesinger and Christensen, 1972 | | Invertebrates/marine Cancer anthonii | 7d-NOEC | 10 mg Ba/L (14.4 mg BaCO_{3}/L) | McDonald et al, 1988 | | Algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata | 72h-NOEC (growth rate) | 34.3 mg Ba/L (49.3 mg BaCO_{3}/L) | Egeler and Kiefer, 2010b |

12.1 Toxicity

No reliable data on toxicity of Ba for fish were identified. PNEC freshwater was based on the available aquatic toxicity data, and on information on typical and baseline levels of Ba in the aquatic compartment.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No reliable acute/chronic sediment data for barium were available. PNEC derivation was based on the equilibrium partitioning method, taking into account the PNEC_{freshwater} (see section 8.1.2), the sediment K_{D} given in section 12.4, and information on typical and baseline levels of Ba in the sediment compartment.

12.1 Toxicity

RELIABLE CHRONIC TOXICITY TEST RESULTS: tests were conducted according to OECD-guidelines, using Barium chloride dihydrate/barium nitrate as test substance: Earthworms Eisenia fetida, Enchytraeus crypticus: 258 mg Ba/kg dw (370.7 mg BaCO3/kg dw) | Kuperman et al, 2008. Athropods Folsomia candida: 211 mg Ba/kg dw (303.1 mg BaCO3/kg dw) | Kuperman et al, 2008. No reliable data on toxicity of Ba for terrestrial plants or soil micro-organisms were identified. PNEC derivation was based on the equilibrium partitioning method, taking into account the available terrestrial toxicity data, and information on typical and baseline levels of Ba in the terrestrial compartment. TOXICITY DATA FOR MICRO-ORGANISMS (FOR STP): test was conducted according to OECD -guidelines, using Barium chloride dihydrate as test substance: Activated sludge 3hEC50: 500.6 mg Ba_total/L (719.2 mg BaCO3/L) | Egeler et al, 2010. 3h-NOEC (respiration inhibition): 500.6 mg Ba_total/L (719.2 mg BaCO3/L) | Egeler et al, 2010.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No data available

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available

CONCLUSION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING

The acute reference value (ARV) for BaCO3 is 20.8 mg / L , based on the ARV for Ba (i.e., 14.5 mgBa / L ). This acute reference value exceeds solubility of the compound. Therefore there is no acute classification for this compound. The chronic reference value is 4.17 mgBaCO3 / L , i.e., >1 mg / L , and therefore no chronic classification is required.

PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY

Abiotic degradation and biodegradation are not relevant for elemental, inorganic substances like BaCO3 . The polymeric part of additives (less than 2% of the product) is hardly biodegradable.

BIO ACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL

AQUATIC COMPARTMENT TERRESTRIAL COMPARTMENT Absence of bio-accumulative potential BCF for fish = 37.6 - 99 L / kg wet weight No reliable data yet Based on the available information there is no indication of a bioaccumulation potential, hence, secondary poisoning is not considered relevant

Absence of bio-accumulative potential; secondary poisoning is not considered relevant.

MOBILITY

Taking in account the relative low K_D value for barium, the barium ions release by barium carbonate are leachable through normal soil and are mobile in sediment. The following typical log K_D -values have been determined for different environmental compartments: | COMPARTMENT | K_{D}-Value (L/kg) | Log K_{D} | REFERENCE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sediment | 3,478 | 3.54 | Salminen et al. (2005; FOREGS data) | | Suspended particulate matter (spm) | 5,217 | 3.72 | Estimated data (ratio of 1.5 on K_{D},sediment) | | Soil | 60.3 | 1.78 | Crommentuyn et al. (1997) | The estimated value for spm value is supported by K_D values that were reported for spm by Popp and Laquer (1980) for N-American Rivers (range of Log K_D:2.65-3.91) and the value derived by Li et al (1984) for the River Hudson (log K_D: 3.78).

RESULTS OF PBT AND vPvB ASSESSMENT

The product does not contain any substance which can be considered as PBT (Persistent/Biaccumulative/Toxic) or vPvB (Very Persistent/ Very Bioaccumulable).

The product does not contain any substance which can be considered as PBT or vPvB.

OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS

Toxicity to birds: Based on available public literature elevated Ba-levels in eggs may result in deformations of the feet and malpositioning of the embryo in the egg.
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Use a solution of sodium or magnesium sulphate or possibly a dilute solution of sulphuric acid to form a sulphate precipitate.

Disposal

In accordance with local and national regulations.

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Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is K01 / K03 known by?

K01 / K03 is also known as: Barium Carbonate / Carbonic Acid / Barium Salt (1:1)

What is the hazard signal word for K01 / K03?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of K01 / K03?

K01 / K03 is a white liquid appearing as white liquid with white color. It has characteristic odor.

What is K01 / K03 used for?

Industrial use of K01 / K03 to remove sulfate (use as reactive processing aid)

What are the hazard statements for K01 / K03?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed

What is the melting point of K01 / K03?

The melting point is Not Applicable (BaCO₃ decomposes at 1380°C, at atmospheric pressure, Handbook Data) and the boiling point is ~100°C (1.013hPa).