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A white, crystalline powder that is used as a [[mordant]] in textile dyeing. Barium acetate is also used as a [[drier]] for [[paint|paints]] and [[varnish|varnishes]]. | A white, crystalline powder that is used as a [[mordant]] in textile dyeing. Barium acetate is also used as a [[drier]] for [[paint|paints]] and [[varnish|varnishes]]. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
barium diacetate | barium diacetate | ||
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| + | * Toxic by ingestion. | ||
| + | * Contact with skin and membranes may cause irritation. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/95904.htm MSDS] | ||
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Soluble in water and acids. Insoluble in ethanol. | Soluble in water and acids. Insoluble in ethanol. | ||
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
Latest revision as of 08:29, 2 May 2022
Description
A white, crystalline powder that is used as a Mordant in textile dyeing. Barium acetate is also used as a Drier for paints and varnishes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
barium diacetate
Risks
- Toxic by ingestion.
- Contact with skin and membranes may cause irritation.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water and acids. Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | Ba(C2H3O2)2-H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 543-80-6 |
| Density | 2.19 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 255.42 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 992
- MSDS Sheet Comment: Fisher Scientific: density = 2.468