Barium chloride

CAS Number

10361-37-2

EC Number

233-788-1

Industries: Water & Wastewater Treatment Textiles, Leather & Paper

What is Barium chloride?

Barium chloride (CAS 10361-37-2), also known historically as Muryate of Barytes or barium muriate, is an inorganic barium salt used as a precipitating agent, flux, and chemical intermediate.

Where is Barium chloride used?

Water treatment: precipitates sulfate ions from industrial effluents and process water
Metal and mining: flux in heat treatment baths for steel hardening
Textile and leather: dyeing and tanning processes
It serves as a barium source in the manufacture of barium sulfate and barium carbonate.

Good to know: The dihydrate form is the most commonly traded commercial grade.

Commercial specifications

Purity typically 98% to 99%+
Technical and industrial grades
Bulk bags or drums

Other Names (Synonyms)

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What are the physical properties of Barium chloride?

Melting Point 962 °C

Boiling Point 1560 °C

Density 3.9 g/cm³

Appearance White Crystalline Powder

Color White

Form beads

Water Solubility Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in acids, ethanol, acetone and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in nitric acid and hydrochloric acid.

pH 5-8 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)

How is Barium chloride classified and handled safely? Learn More

Danger

GHS06· Toxic GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard

Hazard Statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed

H315 Causes skin irritation

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H332 Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Barium chloride?

HS Code 28273920

UN Number 3264

ADR Class 8

Packing Group III

Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

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