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Barium chlorate
Also known as: BARIUM CHLORATE · 13477-00-4 · BA Chlorate · Clorato barico
- CAS No.
- 13477-00-4
- Formula
- BaCl2O6
- Molar mass
- 304.23 g/mol
- PubChem CID
- 26059
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Oxidizing
Harmful / Irritant
Health hazard
Environmental hazard
Summary
Barium chlorate (BaCl2O6), CAS 13477-00-4. Common in labs and industry. Read on for hazards, storage, PPE and mixing rules.
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Physical properties
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Hazards
May cause or intensify fire.
May cause skin, eye or respiratory irritation.
Serious long-term health effects (CMR, respiratory sensitizer).
Toxic to aquatic organisms.
Hazard statements
- H271: May cause fire or explosion
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H272: May intensify fire
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
- H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
Storage
Keep at room temperature, below 30 °C, out of direct heat.
Store somewhere well-ventilated and away from any ignition source.
Metal drums or tinted glass, tightly sealed.
Strong acids, strong bases and powerful oxidizers.
Personal protective equipment
Nitrile or butyl, at least 0.4 mm thick.
Safety goggles with side shields.
A2 organic-vapor cartridge if the room isn't well ventilated.
Occupational exposure limits (HSE)
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EU harmonised classification (ECHA C&L)
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- Oxidizing. Keep away from combustibles, organics, reducers and fuels.
- Irritant / harmful. Ventilate the workspace and avoid skin contact.
- Serious health hazard (carcinogen, mutagen, reprotoxic, respiratory sensitizer). Substitute if possible; otherwise closed systems and medical surveillance.
- Environmental hazard. Do not release to sewers or waterways; collect for hazardous waste disposal.
Derived from the GHS classification shown above. These notes are generic guidance and do not replace the manufacturer's SDS or your local risk assessment.
FAQ
Is Barium chlorate flammable?+
Barium chlorate (CAS 13477-00-4) does not carry the GHS02 flame pictogram in our records. Always confirm with the manufacturer's SDS section 9 (flash point) before assuming a product is non-flammable.
What PPE should I wear when handling Barium chlorate?+
Safety glasses with side shields and nitrile gloves are the baseline. Work inside a fume hood or use a suitable respirator. Check SDS section 8 for material-specific breakthrough times.
How should Barium chlorate be stored?+
Store Barium chlorate (CAS 13477-00-4) in tightly closed original containers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
Is Barium chlorate dangerous for the environment?+
Yes. Barium chlorate carries the GHS09 environment pictogram. Do not release to drains, soil or waterways; collect residues for hazardous-waste disposal in line with local regulations.
Where can I find the official Safety Data Sheet for Barium chlorate?+
Official, up-to-date SDS documents are published by each manufacturer (Sigma-Aldrich, Merck, Thermo Fisher, VWR, Carl Roth, etc.) and by regulators such as ECHA and NIOSH. This page is an educational summary and does not replace the manufacturer's SDS.
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