Barium acetate
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
Other Properties
Soluble in water and acids. Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | Ba(C2H3O2)2-H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 543-80-6 |
| Density | 2.19 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 255.42 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic by ingestion. Contact with skin and membranes may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- 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