Barium Hydroxide

• BARIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE – (PubChem) – Barium hydroxide monohydrate is a white powder. It is slightly soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. It is used in water purification, to make lubricating and oil additives, to make barium containing chemicals and for many other uses. – Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  
  • Locations:
    • All Navy Bases
  • Publications:
    • CHAPTER 30 STOWAGE OF SAFE, SEMISAFE, AND DANGEROUS MATERIALS – All Navy Bases 1949
      
  • Danger – Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA):
    • H302+H332 (52.78%): Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H332 (98.61%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]