Barium chromate 98% purified [10294-40-3]

Barium chromate 98% purified [10294-40-3]
Barium chromate used in medicine as a contrast in X-ray and computed tomography (barytes). It absorbs X-rays and gamma rays well, is used as a component of radiation shields.
It is also used in cosmetics outside the European Union as a dye, as well as an opacifying and thickening agent. In the European Union, the use of barium sulfate in cosmetics is not allowed.

Content 98.0%
Insoluble substances in HCl max. 0.1%
Chlorides (Cl) max. 0.05%
Carbonates (CO3) max. 0.05%
Iron (Fe) max. 0.003%
Soluble chromates (CrO3 unit) max. 0.05%
Appearance yellow crystalline powder

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– the skull and crossbones, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added.
– corrosive effect, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added if it concerns eye or skin irritation.
– health hazard determining respiratory sensitization, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added if it concerns skin sensitization or irritation to eyes or skin.

Source: GHS pictograms