Product Name:

Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate

WCode:

02-054

CAS No.

12230-71-6

Molecular Formula:

Ba(OH)2.8H2O

Formula Weight:

315.46

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White powder or granular

Melting Point

78°C

Boiling Point

780°C

Specific Gravity

2.18

Solubility in Water

Moderately soluble (Insoluble in acetone)

PH

Alkaline

Vapor Density

10.9

NFPA Ratings

Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

It is used as an additive in thermoplastics (such as phenolic resins), rayons and PVC stabilizers to improve plastic properties. This material is used as a general purpose additive for lubricants and greases. Other industrial applications for barium hydroxide include sugar fabrication, manufacturing soaps, fat saponification, fusing of silicates and chemical synthesis of other barium compounds and organic compounds. 

 

Sales Specification

Assay

99.0% Min

Chloride

0.05% Max

BaCO3

0.6% Max

Fe

10 PPM Max

 

 

Packing:

In 25KG plastic woven bags

 

Transportation

Proper shipping name

Barium compound, n.o.s.

UN No.

1564

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

II