Barium carbonate: BaCO3 (flux)

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hazard description- toxic, harmful if swallowed or inhaled

physical properties- white or beige odorless powder

acute effects- irritant to skin & eyes

symptoms of overexposure- inhalation of fumes may cause sore throat, coughing, labored breathing, & irritation of the respiratory tract

 may cause gastroenteritis, including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea

may cause tremors, faintness, paralysis of limbs & slow irregular heartbeat

severe cases may result in collapse, respiratory failure, and/or death