Product ID:V015 SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:01/15/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F027579
MSDS Number: BQZTF

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 0.1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.29 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (MOUSE): 27 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION. INHALATION: UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION W/HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS,
FATIGUE, CYANOSIS, WEAKNESS IN ARMS & LEGS. SKIN: ABSORPTION &
IRRITATION. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, BLURRED VISION, LOWERING OF BLOOD
PRESSURE. POISON
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION/INHALATION: HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL.
POISON

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. INDUCE
VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
ARITIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
EYES/SKIN: FL USH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2. DON'T USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT &
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE EXPOSED CONTAINERS FROM AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT VIOLENTLY W/SHOCK, FRICTION OR
HEAT. DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES OR
SMOKING IN AREA. SHOVEL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER. FLUSH
SPILL AREA W/WATER. DON'T A LLOW TO ENTER DRAINS OR SEWER SYSTEM.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN COOL, DRY WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DON'T
STORE NEAR ACIDS OR IN METAL CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:WHEN USING SODIUM AZIDE IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
REACTIONS, PRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF HYDRAZOIC ACID IS
POSSIBLE. HYDRAZOIC ACID IS A HIGH EXPLOSION RISK. DON'T GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING . DON'T BREATH DUST.

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN TLV
IS EXCEEDED
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM OR PROTECTIVE SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health
INCOMPATIBLES (CONT'D): BARIUM CARBONATE, BROMINE, DIMETHYL SULFATE.
PRODUCT DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:275C/527F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:275C/527F
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.84
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS HEXAGONAL CRYSTALS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, MINERAL ACIDS, HALOGEN ACIDS, HALOGEN
COMPOUNDS, COMMON METALS, CARBON DISULFIDE (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, MOISTURE, SHOCK, FRICTION, &
OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDRAZOIC
ACID FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.