Stability: Stable. Incompatible with interhalogens, furan-2-percarbonic acid. CAS DataBase Reference 10326-27-9(CAS DataBase Reference) EPA Substance Registry System Barium chloride (BaCl2), dihydrate(10326-27-9) Safety Information Hazard Codes T Risk Statements 20-25 Safety Statements 45 RIDADR UN 1564 6.1/PG 3
Chemical Properties White solid General Description White crystalline solid with a bitter, salty taste. Air & Water Reactions Water soluble. Reactivity Profile Barium chloride dihydrate may react violently with BrF3 and 2-furan percarboxylic acid in its anhydrous form. Fire Hazard Flash point data for Barium chloride dihydrate are not available. Barium chloride dihydrate is probably combustible.
Usage:Can be used as insecticides to control a variety of plant pests. For the purification of electrolysis of caustic soda brine and boiler water. Also used in the preparation of pigments. Textile industry and the leather industry as mordant and artificial silk matting agent.