Product ID:SODIUM AZIDE, 102891
MSDS Date:06/26/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N056008
MSDS Number: BWQGK

ICN BIOMEDICALS INC

CLEVELAND, OH 44128-0250
US

Emergency Phone: 800-321-6842

Info Phone: 216-831-3000

Cage: IO030

ICN BIOMEDICALS INC

28050 CLEVELAND, OH 44128-0250 US

Telephone: 216-831-3000

Cage: IO030

SODIUM AZIDE (SARA 302) (CERCLA)

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 0.1 PPM, S, C (HN3)

ACGIH TLV: 0.11 PPM, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HIGHLY TOXIC. CAN CAUSE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. HIGH ORAL TOXICITY. CAN CAUSE PULMONARY
EDEMA, CYANOSIS, HYPOTENSION, COMA, DEATH. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE: HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, BLURRED VI SION, LOWERED BLOOD
PRESSURE, FAINTING,SLOW PULSE & RESPIRATION, IRRITATION, SWEATING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. RINSE LIBERALLY W/SOAP & WATER FOR
CONSIDERABLE PERIOD. IN CASE OF GEN DISORDERS CALL MD/MOVE PATIENT
TO HOSPITAL. INGEST:IF W/IN 15 MINS AFTER OCCURRENCE, MAKE PATIENT
DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.
EYES:RINSE LIBERALLY W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. SEND/BRING PATIENT
TO MD/HOSPITAL. INHAL:TAKE PATIENT INTO FRESH AIR & ALLOW TO REST.
IN (SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RISK OF EXPLO IN EVENT OF HEATING TO
DECOMP & MIXING W/WATER. CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES W/COPPER
OR LEAD.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
MUST WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED VAPOR MASK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED MASK, GOGGLES & USE A HOOD.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED VAPOR MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIRED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS USED FOR
ITS NORMAL PURPOSE. ALWAYS USE A HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:527F,275C (DECOMPOSES INTO NA & N). MATLS TO
AVOID:DIBROMOMALONONITRILE. FIRST AID PROC:CASE OF POSS PULM EDEMA
KEEP PATIENT IN HALF RAISED LYING POSITION. IN CASE OF IMMINENT
UNCON CLEAR RESP TRAC T & LAY PATIENT ON HIS/HER SIDE IN STABLE
POSITION. ALWAYS CALL MD.

HCC:T3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:1.846
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
(BENZOYL CHLORIDE + KOH), BR*2, (CS*2), CR(OCL)*2, CU, PB, HNO*3,
BACO*3, H*2SO*4, WATER, (CH*3)*2SO*4, (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NA & N, NO*X.

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL AS COMPLIES W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
LAWS.

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