Product ID:SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:09/05/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000771
MSDS Number: BBDHL

FISHER SCIENTIFIC,CHEMICAL DIV

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Preparer: GASTON PILLORI

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:STRONG SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITANT &
POISON. POISONING FM INHAL,INGEST MAY RESULT IN ANESTHETIC SYMPTOMS
LIKE HEADACHE,DIZZ,FAINTNESS,SOMNOLENCE,UNCONSCIOUSNESS. SERIOUS
POISONINGS MAY BE FATAL.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-POSS CORNEAL BURNS;INJURY TO RETINA,OPTIC
NERVE. SKIN-IRRIT,REDNESS,BURNS,DERMATITIS. INHAL-PULMON
EDEMA,BRONCHITIS,UNCON;POSS DEATH FM RESPIR FAILURE.
INGEST-BREATHLESSNESS;TACHYCARDIA IN 5 MIN.
NAUSEA,VOMIT,HEADACHE;LATER,HYPOTENSION& LEUKOCYTOSIS. "SEVERAL
GMS" MAY PRODUCE COLLAPSE/DEATH IN 40 MIN.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN;GET MED ATTN. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAM
CLOTH/SHOES;WASH W/SOAP & LGE AMT WATER;COVER BURNS W/STERILE DRY
BAND;GET MED ATTN. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR;GIVE ARTIF RESPIR IF
REQD;GET MED ATTN. INGEST-IF CONSC-GIVE 2-4 GLASSES WATER;INDUCE
VOMIT;GET MED ATTN IMMED.

Flash Point:FLAM SOLID
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER SPRAY OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTNRS FM FIRE AREA IF POSS. FIGHT FIRE
FM MAX DISTANCE. DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT
SCATTER MATL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUST

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT;STOP LEAK IF POSS. USE WATER
SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. SML SPLS-TAKE UP W/ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO
CONTNRS FOR DISP. LGE-DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP.
ISOLATE HAZARD & DENY ENTRY . VENT CLOSED SPACES BEFORE ENTERING.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT PROVIDED

Respiratory Protection:AT HIGH CONC-AIR RESPIRATOR W/FULL
FACEPIECE,HELMET OR HOOD;SLF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS W/FULL
FACEPIECE.
Protective Gloves:YES-TO PREVENT CONTACT
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PRF/DUST RESIST SAF GOGG/FACESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:527F/275C
Spec Gravity:1.8
Solubility in Water:42%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,CRYSTALLINE SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
METAL SALTS. CONTACT MFR FOR MORE DETAILED LISTING.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SELF-REACTIVE AT ELEVATED TEMPS. CAN REACT
W/SOME METALS/DRAINPIPES/-MAKE CMPDS SENSITV TO MECH
SHK,FRICTION,SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT PROVIDED

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT PROVIDED

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