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[Name]

Barium sulfate
[CAS]

7727-43-7
[Synonyms]

BARII SULFAS
BARITE
BARIUM (II) SULFATE
BARIUM SULFATE
BARIUM SULPHATE
BARIUM SWALLOW
Baryta white
BARYTE
BARYTES
BLANC FIXE
SULFURIC ACID BARIUM SALT
WHITE REFLECTANCE STANDARD
a15(inorganiccompound)
actybaryte
ai3-03611
artificialbarite
artificialheavyspar
ba(sulfate)
ba147
bakontal
[EINECS(EC#)]

231-784-4
[Molecular Formula]

BaO4S
[MDL Number]

MFCD00003455
[Molecular Weight]

233.39
[MOL File]

7727-43-7.mol
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[Description]

Barium sulphate is available as odourless, tasteless, white or yellowish crystals or powder or polymorphous crystals. It is stable and insoluble or negligibly soluble in water, and on burning, it may produce sulphur oxides. It reacts violently with aluminium powder. It occurs naturally as mineral barite, barytes. It has wide use as inert filler and pigment extender in paints, primers, inks, plastics, floor tiles, paper coatings, polymer fibres, and rubber. It is used as the semi-transparent base (lake) for organic pigments and as a thixotropic weighting mud in oil well drilling. Barium sulphate is a contrast agent that is used to help x-ray diagnosis of problems in areas of the upper GI tract, like the oesophagus, the stomach, and/ or the small intestine. The raw barium sulphate has wide applications such as in the manufacture of lithopone, a white pigment in the manufacture of photographic paper, wallpaper and glassmaking, in battery plate expanders, and in heavy concrete for radiation shield.
[Appearance]

Barium sulfate is a white crystalline solid.
[Appearance]

white powder
[Melting point ]

1580 °C
[mp ]

1580 °C
[Boiling point ]

decomposes at 1580℃ [KIR78]
[density ]

4.5
[storage temp. ]

Storage temperature: no restrictions.
[solubility ]

water: insoluble
[form ]

powder
[color ]

White to yellow
[Specific Gravity]

4.5
[Stability:]

Stable.
[PH Range]

7
[PH]

3.5-10.0 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)suspension
[Water Solubility ]

0.0022 g/L (50 ºC)
[Merck ]

14,994
[Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)]

pKsp: 9.97
[Uses]

barium sulfate is an emulsion stabilizer for sunscreen formulations. outside of sunscreen preparations, this inorganic salt is most commonly used in non-cosmetic soaps.
[Uses]

A heavy, white powder made by treating barium salts with sulfuric acid. Barium sulfate was used as a preliminary coating for raw photographic papers to produce a smooth, white surface and to act as a barrier to prevent reactions between the paper and subsequent coatings of gelatin or collodion emulsions. Barium sulfate was also added directly to emulsions to produce a matte finish. It is also known as barite, synthetic barite, blanc fix, baryta white, and mountain snow.
[CAS DataBase Reference]

7727-43-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
[EPA Substance Registry System]

7727-43-7(EPA Substance)
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[Chemical Properties]

Barium sulfate is available as white powder or polymorphous crystals. It is stable, odor- less, insoluble, or negligibly soluble in water, and may produce sulfur oxides on burning. It occurs naturally as mineral barite (barytes). It has wide use as an inert i ller pigment extender in paints, primers, inks, plastics, l oor tiles, paper coatings, polymer i bers, and rubber. It is used as the semi-transparent base (lake) for organic pigments and as a thixo- tropic weighting mud in oil well drilling. Barium sulfate is radio-opaque and is used as bar- ium meal in medical x-ray diagnosis. Barium sulfate is a contrast agent that is used to help x-ray diagnosis of problems in areas of the upper GI tract, like the esophagus, the stomach, and/or the small intestine. Barium sulfate is the raw material for the manufacture of litho- pone, a white pigment, and is used in the manufacture of photographic paper, wallpaper, and glassmaking; in battery plate expanders; and in heavy concrete for radiation shield.
[Definition]

ChEBI: 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.
[Brand name]

Baricon (Mallinckrodt); Bar-test (Glenwood); Barocat (Mallinckrodt); Barosperse (Mallinckrodt); Barosperse II (Mallinckrodt); Barotrast (Rhone-Poulenc Rorer); Epi-C (Mallinckrodt); Epi-Stat 57 (Mallinckrodt); Epi-Stat 61 (Mallinckrodt); Esophotrast (Rhone-Poulenc Rorer); Oratrast (Rhone-Poulenc Rorer).
[General Description]

White or yellowish odorless powder or small crystals. Mp: 1580°C (with decomposition). Density: 4.25-4.5 g cm-3. Insoluble in water, dilute acids, alcohol. Soluble in hot concentrated sulfuric acid. Used as a weighting mud in oil-drilling, in paints, paper coatings, linoleum, textiles, rubber. Administered internally (barium cocktail) as a radio-opaque diagnostic aid.
[Reactivity Profile]

BARIUM SULFATE is non-combustible and non-toxic. Emits toxic sulfur oxides when heated to decomposition. Can act as an oxidizing agent, but usually does not. Reacts with reducing agents such as potassium, phosphorus or aluminum (heating with aluminum can cause an explosion).
[Hazard]

Pneumoconiosis.
[Health Hazard]

Exposures to barium sulfate cause irritation to the eyes, lachrimation; redness, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inl ammation. Although barium sulfate has been identi- i ed as a non-toxic dust, long-term inhalation of dust in high concentrations has caused benign pneumoconiosis (baritosis), deposition of dust in the lungs in sufi cient quantities to produce adverse effects. This produces a radiological picture even though symptoms and abnormal signs may not be present. The Fumes of barium are respiratory irritants and over-exposure to dusts and fumes is known to cause rhinitis, frontal headache, wheezing, laryngeal spasm, salivation, and anorexia. Long-term effects include nervous disorders and adverse effects on the heart, circulatory system, and musculature. Heavy exposures to barium sulfate may cause benign pneumoconi in exposed workers. However, there are no reports indicating that barium sulfate has potential occupational hazards or carcinogenicity.
[Potential Exposure]

Barium sulfate is used as an opaque medium in radiography; as a mud weighting material in oil well drilling; in paper coating; as a paint pigment.
[First aid]

Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Keep victim warm and quiet. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to Barium Sulfate 357 protect themselves. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy.
[Shipping]

UN1564 Barium compounds, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1—Poisonous materials.
[Incompatibilities]

May act as an oxidizer. Reacts with reducing agents such as hydrides, potassium, phosphorus or aluminum. Aluminum powder1heat may be violent; possibly explosive.
[Physical properties]

Barium sulfate has the molecular formula of BaSO4 and the molecular weight of 233.3896 g/mol. It can be prepared by the reaction of barium carbonate and sulfuric acid:
BaCO3+H2SO4?BaSO4+CO2+H2O
Barium sulfate is a soft crystalline solid. It is a rhombic crystal. The pure salt is white but the color of the mineral “barite” can vary between red, yellow, gray or green, depending on impurities. Its density is 4.50 g/cm3 and its refractive index is 1.64. It melts around 1580°C but decomposes above 1600°C. Its hardness is 4.3 to 4.6 Mohs. It is virtually insoluble in water (285 mg/l at 30°C) and insoluble in alcohol. Its Ksp is 1.1×10-10. It is soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid. The crystal structure of BaSO4 is known to be rhombic, with a space group pnma. The lattice parameters are: a=8.896? , b=5.462°, c=7.171 ?, V=348.4 ?3.
Silica is the prime impurity that can be removed as sodium fluorosilicate by treatment with hydrofluoric acid followed by caustic soda. Very pure barium sulfate may be obtained by treating an aqueous solution of a soluble barium salt with sodium sulfate:
BaCl2+Na2SO4?BaSO4+2NaCl
Barium sulfate is one of the most insoluble salts of the alkaline earths. It does not undergo double decomposition reactions in aqueous phase like its Mg homologue.
It dissolves in concentrated H2SO4 to form an acid sulfate that breaks down to BaSO4 upon dilution. Reduction with coke under heating produces barium sulfide:
BaSO4+3C?BaS+2CO+CO2
[Occurrence]

Barium sulfate is widely distributed in nature and occurs as the mineral barite (also known as barytes or heavy spar). It often is associated with other metallic ores, such as fluorspar. Barites containing over 94% BaSO4 can be processed economically.
Barium sulfate has many commercial applications. It is used as natural barite, or precipitated BaSO4. The precipitated salt in combination with equimolar amount of co-precipitated zinc sulfide formerly was used as a white protective coating pigment, known as lithophone. Similarly, in combination with sodium sulfide, it is used to produce fine pigment particles of uniform size, known as blanc fixe. Natural barite, however, has greater commercial application than the precipitated salt. It is used as drilling mud in oil drilling to lubricate and cool the drilling bit, and to plaster the walls of the drill hole to prevent caving. It is used as a filler in automotive paints, plastics and rubber products. It also is used in polyurethane foam floor mats; white sidewall rubber tires; and as a flux and additive to glass to increase the refractive index.
Other chemical applications of barium sulfate are as the opaque ingredient in a barium meal for x-ray diagnosis; as a pigment for photographic paper; and to prepare many barium salts.
[Production Methods]

Natural barium sulfate or barite is widely distributed in nature. It also contains silica, ferric oxide and fluoride impurities. Silica is the prime impurity which may be removed as sodium fluorosilicate by treatment with hydrofluoric acid followed by caustic soda.
Very pure barium sulfate may be precipitated by treating an aqueous solution of a barium salt with sodium sulfate:
BaCl2 + Na2SO4 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl
Precipitated BaSO4 is often used in many industrial applications. Blanc fixe and Lithopone are made by the reactions of barium sulfide with sodium sulfate and zinc sulfate, respectively.
[Pharmaceutical Applications]

Barium salts can be highly toxic even at low concentrations. Barium carbonate is highly toxic and can be used as rat poison as it readily dissolves in the stomach acid. Barium sulfate is the least toxic barium compound mainly because of its insolubility. Barium sulfate is used in a variety of applications ranging from white paint to X-ray contrast agent. The clinical use of barium sulfate suspension is well known under the term barium meal. Patients are given a suspension of barium sulfate to swallow. Using X-ray imaging, the whole oesophagus, the stomach and the intestines can be visualised. Barium sulfate lines the tissue whilst travelling through the digestive tract. The heavy barium ions absorb X-rays readily and therefore these structures become visible in an X-ray screening. Barium sulfate is a well-used and tolerated oral radio-contrast agent. It is also used as radio-contrast agent in enemas.
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[Hazard Codes ]

Xn
[Risk Statements ]

R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
[Safety Statements ]

S22:Do not breathe dust .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
[WGK Germany ]

-
[RTECS ]

CR0600000
[TSCA ]

Yes
[HS Code ]

28332700
[storage]

Barium sulfate should be kept stored in its original sealed glass container with proper security when not in use. Barium sulfate should be stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area, away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers. The containers need to be protected against physical damage and checked regularly for leaks.
[Precautions]

Barium sulfate should only be used by or under the direct supervision of a qualii ed super- visor or doctor. During use and handling of barium sulfate, workers should avoid contact of the chemical substance with the skin and should not breathe dust. After use, the work- ers should wash their hands with soap and water. While dispensing, care is needed to label barium sulfate properly and correctly, to avoid confusion with poisonous barium suli de, suli te, or carbonate.
[Safety Profile]

Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. A relatively insoluble salt used as an opaque medium in radtography. Soluble impurities can lead to toxic reactions. Heating with aluminum can produce an explosion. Incompatible with aluminum and potassium. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx.
[Hazardous Substances Data]

7727-43-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
[Toxicity]

LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 20000 mg/kg
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[Raw materials]

Hydrochloric acid-->Sulfuric acid-->Sodium sulfate-->Barium chloride dihydrate-->Barium chloride-->SODIUM SULFATE DECAHYDRATE-->BARIUM SULFIDE-->BITTERN-->Ethyl nitrite-->Barium chromate-->Barium oxide
[Preparation Products]

Hydrogen bromide-->Thiourea-->Sodium sulfide-->PAINT-->Barium carbonate-->Sodium sulfide nonahydrate-->Barium chloride dihydrate-->Alkyd resin paint-->Iron oxide red phenolic antirust paint-->Potassium bromate-->Lithopone-->Barium hydroxide octahydrate-->Various color alkyd ready mixed paint-->Various color alkyd primer-->1-Hexene-->BARIUM SULFIDE-->6-BROMOMETHYL-PTERIDINE-2,4-DIAMINE HBR-->Calcium chloride dihydrate-->Ethyl nitrite-->Barium chromate-->Barium nitrate-->Red lead alkyd antirust paint-->bastnasite-->Barium hydroxide monohydrate-->N-Methyliminodiacetic acid-->Fast Pink lake-->Barium naphthenate-->Barium boron oxide-->MANGANESE(II) HYPOPHOSPHITE MONOHYDRATE-->Barium sulfate,superfine
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barium sulfate(7727-43-7).msds
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[Chemical Properties]

Barium sulfate has its chemical formula BaSO4. It is colorless or white orthorhombic crystals with relative molecular mass of 233.4, the relative density of 4.5 (15 ℃), the melting point of 1580 ℃, and the Refractive index of 1.637. Upon being heated to 1149 ℃, it will become monoclinic crystalline when the refractive index is 1.649. It is almost insoluble in water with the solubility being 0.00022 at 18 ℃ and 0.0041 at 100 ℃. It is slightly soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid and soluble in carbonate alkali metal solution in which it is converted to barium carbonate; it is insoluble in other kinds of acid or base. In nature, it is existed in the barite mineral form. Upon co-heating with carbon (pulverized coal) to 800 ℃, it is reduced to soluble barium sulfide and carbon monoxide. It has a strong ability for absorbing X-rays with X-ray being impermeable to it. Therefore, it is medically used as the agent (barium meal) for X-rays on the gut and stomach. Barium sulfate is the only non-toxic barium salts. It can be used in analysis reagents, electronics, instrumentation, metallurgy and other industries. It can also be used as a white pigment and an administrated agent upon stomach X-ray angiography; it can also used as copper flux, drilling mud weight enlarging agent and the filling agent of rubber, paper, and plastic. It is produced from the reaction between sulfuric acid and barium chloride.
I-type barium sulfate: it is white loose powder and is odorless and tasteless.
II-type barium sulfate: it is refined from barite sulfate type minerals: barium sulfate. Calculated from the dry goods, the barium sulfate content should not be less than 97%. It is white loose powder, and is odorless and tasteless. Barium sulfate (Ⅰ type and Ⅱ type) are both insoluble in water, organic solvent, acid o and sodium hydroxide. It contains 58.85% of barium.

Figure 1 is a white powder of barium sulfate.
The above information is edited by the Chemicalbook of Dai Xiongfeng.
[Precautions]

1. Patients of acute gastrointestinal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, colon infarction, acute gastroenteritis, and corrosive esophagitis should be disabled. Patients of congenital diseases such as tracheal fistula and esophageal atresia are not allowed for using this agent for examination. Instead, the patient can apply iodized oil or water-soluble contrast agent.
2. The barium sulfate must comply with the purity stated in Chinese Pharmacopeia without containing soluble barium salt. Avoid by all means mixing it with barium chloride (highly toxic) to avoid poisoning after absorption.
3. Fast for 6 to 12 hours before oral administration of barium agent; usually take this agent for examination during empty stomach in the morning. At 1 to 2 hours before barium enema, the patients must first subject to cleansing enema; the patients are not allowed for taking laxative at 1 day before the examination.
4. For patients with pyloric obstruction symptoms, apply gastric lavage for at least twice at the day before the test.
5. within 3 days before the examination, the patients are disabled for administering drugs with higher atomic weight such as bismuth, calcium preparations. At 1 day before the test, disable the using of drugs which affect stomach and intestine such as atropine, calcium, bismuth, laxatives, etc., it recommended to take low-residue food and fast after dinner.
6. The fineness and purity of barium sulfate powder should reach the standard comply of the codex. For self-production of the paste or suspension of this product, you can choose suitable dispersing agent and flavoring agent to prepare a suitable preparation with suitable consistency.
[Chemical Properties]

It is colorless orthorhombic crystals or a white amorphous powder. It is almost insoluble in water, ethanol and acid but soluble in hot concentrated sulfuric acid.
[Uses]

Barium sulfate (BaSO4), as mentioned, is used in medicine as an opaque liquid medium to block X-rays when ingested, thus providing an image of ulcers and intestinal problems. It is also used in the manufacture of paints, rubber, and plastics.
[Production method]

Mirabilite-black ash: mix the raw material of barium sulfide (refer to preparation of barium sulfide) with mirabilite which has calcium, magnesium being removed and carry out the reaction at 90 °C to generate the barium sulfate precipitate. The precipitate further undergoes filtration, washing with water and acid and adjusted with sulfuric acid to pH 5-6; again go through filtration, drying and pulverization to obtain the precipitated barium sulfate products. After addition of surface treatment agent or dispersant during the production process of precipitated barium sulfate, we can obtain modified superfine precipitated barium sulfate; the reaction is as below:
BaSO4 + 4C → BaS + 4CO ↑
BaS + Na2SO4 → BaSO4 ↓ + Na2S
Bittern utilization method applies yellow barium halide for reaction with mirabilite; then it further goes through acid cooking, washing with water, separation, dehydration drying to obtain the finished product of barium sulfate. The reaction is as below:
BaCl2 + Na2SO4 → BaSO4 ↓ + 2NaCl
[Acute toxicity]

the insoluble body portion has low toxicity; dissolved impurities is toxic; trachea-mouse LD50: > 600 mL/kg
[Explosives and hazardous properties]

heating together with aluminum, phosphorus causing explosion
[Flammability and hazard characteristics]

thermal decomposition releases toxic fumes of sulfur oxides
[Storage Characteristics]

ventilation, low-temperature and drying; stored separately from aluminum and potassium
[Professional standards]

TWA 0.5 mg/m³; STEL 1.5 mg/m3
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[Spectrum Detail]

Barium sulfate(7727-43-7)IR1
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