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Silicates, borates and other salts

Barium hexaboride

Also known as Barium boride, Barium boride (BaB6), (OC-6-11)-

CAS 12046-08-1Formula B6BaMolar mass 202.20 g/molEC 234-965-6
GHS signal word: Warning. Pictograms: Harmful or irritant
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Barium hexaboride chemical structure, B6Ba, CAS 12046-08-1
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
12046-08-1
Formula
B6Ba
Molar mass
202.20 g/mol
EC number
234-965-6
HS code
285390
Category
Silicates, borates and other salts

What is Barium hexaboride?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Barium hexaboride is a chemical substance with the molecular formula B6Ba and a molar mass of 202.20 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 12046-08-1.

Identifiers

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CAS number
12046-08-1 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
234-965-6
Molecular formula
B6Ba
InChIKey
DBNPLCUZNLSUCT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/6B.Ba
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
[B].[B].[B].[B].[B].[B].[Ba]

Synonyms

  • Barium boride
  • Barium boride (BaB6), (OC-6-11)-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
202.20 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
203.9611 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-2.67calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
7calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
7calc.

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Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Warning
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant

Hazard statements

  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
  • H332Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements (9)
  • P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Barium hexaboride is traded under.

HS 2853.90Indicative HS code

Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus, other, other

World exports in 2024
$2.45B
−33.6% vs 2023, imports $816M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China68.4%
  2. Israel8.1%
  3. United States4.9%
Top importers
  1. United States19.3%
  2. Japan17.9%
  3. China13.4%
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The HS code shown for Barium hexaboride is indicative (it is known at chapter level only). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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Is Barium hexaboride hazardous?

Barium hexaboride carries the GHS signal word "Warning". Main hazards: harmful if swallowed, harmful if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

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