Barium sulfide, 99.7% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11397577

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 012848.09

Description

Barium sulfide has different characters, so it is used in a variety of ways, such as in electronics, paint pigments, dehairing hides, flame retardant, luminous paints, and generating pure hydrogen sulfide. Barium sulfide can deviate X-rays and helps to give clearly image of the soft tissue. Barium sulfide is a precursor to other barium compounds and also used as a short wavelength emitters for electronic displays.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 21109-95-5
• Molecular Formula: BaS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 169.39
• MDL Number: MFCD00014192
• InChI Key: CJDPJFRMHVXWPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: barium sulfide, thioxobarium
• PubChem CID: 88791
• IUPAC Name: barium(2+) sulfanediide
• SMILES: [S--].[Ba++]

• Melting Point: 1200°C
• Color: Gray to Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3134
• Merck Index: 14,995
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 169.4
• Percent Purity: 99.7%
• Odor: Like rotten eggs
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.25 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Barium sulfide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Barium sulfide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• EUH031-Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P391-Collect spillage.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Barium sulfide

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only