Barium Sulfate
- CAS Number
- 7727-43-7
- HSN Code
- 28332700
- Molecular Formula
- BaSO4
- Catalogue Number
- AL0572
- Purity
- 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 233.39 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Barium sulfate is a metal sulfate with formula BaO4S. Virtually insoluble in water at room temperature, it is mostly used as a component in oil well drilling fluid it occurs naturally as the mineral barite. It has a role as a radioopaque medium.
Also known as Barite, Barytes.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0572
- CAS Number
- 7727-43-7
- Molecular Formula
- BaSO4
- Molecular Weight
- 233.39 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28332700
- Grade
- AR grade
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 1580 °C; Boiling point: 1600 °C at 760 mmHg (Decomposes); Density: 4.49 g/cu cm; Solubility: 0.0002 % at 64 °F.
- Appearance
- Fine, heavy powder or polymorphous crystals
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Store at 25 °C (77 °F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F).
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Barium Sulfate
- Catalogue No.
- AL0572
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7727-43-7
- EC Number
- 231-784-4
- Grade
- AR grade
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- BaSO4
- HSN Code
- 28332700
- Synonyms
- Barite, Barytes
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Analytical reference compound
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Not classified as hazardous (majority of notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory)
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 24414 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- None required
- Signal word
- None
- Hazard statements
- None
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- None known
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Barium Sulfate
- CAS No.
- 7727-43-7
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- No specific symptoms known; may cause mild irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Non-flammable; does not burn.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Contain spill and collect using appropriate methods.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid dust formation. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Store at 25 °C (77 °F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F).
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 1580 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 1600 °C at 760 mmHg (Decomposes)
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 0 mmHg (approx)
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 4.49 g/cu cm
- Solubility
- 0.0002 % at 64 °F
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidising
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with aluminium powder.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of sulfur oxides.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral approx 307,000 mg/kg bw; LD50 Mouse oral > 3000 mg/kg bw
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IATA)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (ADN)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (RID)
- Not assigned
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Not applicable
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Not applicable
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Not applicable
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Not applicable
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Not applicable
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- Not applicable
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IMDG)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IATA)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (ADN)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (RID)
- Not applicable
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as an analytical-grade reference compound for gravimetric sulfate determination method validation.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0219A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 233.39 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (Purity) | 98% min | 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | <0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | <1% | 0.5% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with AR grade grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR grade | 98% | m.p. 1580 °C; b.p. 1600 °C at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) | <0.5% | <1% | None detected | 0.0002 % at 64 °F |
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