Product ID:SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007254
MSDS Number: BBXNT

FISHER SCIENTIFIC/FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410

Emergency Phone: (201) 796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

SODIUM AZIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)

ACGIH TLV: C 0.11 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, COMA, CONFUSION, THROAT IRRITATION, DEATH.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP, MILD DETERGENT/WATER.
EYES: WASH W/LARGE AMTS OF WATER. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2
TO 4 GLASS ES OF WATER/INDUCE VOMITING. GET MED ATT.

Flash Point:COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RISK OF EXPLOSION AS A RESULT OF
CONCUSSION, FRICTION, OR HEATING. DON'T SCATTER MATERIAL.

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. STOP LEAK IF YOU
CAN DO IT W/O RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TREDUCE VAPORS. FOR SMALL
SPILLS, TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERL/PLACE INTO
CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM SPILL AA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:EXTINGUISH USING AGENT INDICATED, USE
FLOODING AMTS OF WATER AS A FOG. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS/FES FROM
BURNING MATERIAL; KEEP UPWIND.

Respiratory Protection:HIGH LEVELS: SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR, HELMET &
HOOD.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN WITHIN THE WORK AREA FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 9/5/85.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:527F
Spec Gravity:1.8
Solubility in Water:42%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/COPPER, LEAD, ACIDS LOSIVE
Stability Condition to Avoid:SELF-REACTIVE AT ELEVATED TEMPS
IC ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY DECOMPOSE EXPLOSIVELY UPON
HEATING/CONCUSSION/FRICTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL DRY SPILLS, W/CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE MATERIAL
INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS/COVERS. FOR LARGE SPILLS, DIKE FAR AHEAD
OF SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL. KEEP UNNCESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. ISOLATE
HAZARD AREA/DENY E NTRY. VENTILATE CLOSED SPACES BEFORE ENTERING.

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