What is the GHS hazard classification for Barium chloride?
Barium chloride (CAS 10361-37-2) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 3 * with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H332; H301. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
Also known as: BaCl2, Barium chloride (BaCl2), EINECS 233-788-1, UNII-0VK51DA1T2
CAS 10361-37-2
Barium chloride (CAS 10361-37-2) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H332; H301. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
Barium chloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H332, H301).
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.
| Hazard Class | H-Statements | Pictograms | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 3 * | H332; H301 | GHS06 | Danger |
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system. Exposure could cause hypokalaemia. This may result in cardiac disorders and muscular disorders. Exposure could cause death. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. |
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =8.8 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 0VK51DA1T2 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 0VK51DA1T2 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 0VK51DA1T2 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 0VK51DA1T2 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| =5.1 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_DOE_Wildlife_Benchmarks |
| =38 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =38.1 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =45.7 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =61.1 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =80.9 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =209 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =446 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =2000 | ppm | NOAEL | oral | Mouse | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =4000 | ppm | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Showing 15 of 15 studies
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Barium chloride | 233-788-1 | ECHA overview → |
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
Barium chloride (CAS 10361-37-2) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 3 * with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H332; H301. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
Barium chloride has 15 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 8.8 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
Barium chloride appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.
Yes, Barium chloride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Barium Chloride. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Barium chloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H332, H301).
Barium chloride also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.