Product ID:245-10 S2002 SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:08/08/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F044639
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BYKQG

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Info Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

ACGIH TLV: C 0.29 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 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:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. MAY CAUSE EYE & SKIN
IRRITATION. MAY ALTER GENETIC MATERIAL. MAY AFFECT THE NERVES,
HEART & BRAIN. HIGHLY TOXIC. MUTAGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, VOMITING

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. DON'T USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS. AZIDE REACTS W/METALS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A
BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA &
WASH SITE AFTER MAT ERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES, EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE
BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INCOMPATIBILITY CONT'D: CARBON DISULFIDE, DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE & SULFURIC
ACID. COPPER & LEAD AZIDES ARE MORE SENSITIVE THAN NITROGLYCERIN.

Spec Gravity:1.85
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID CHLORIDES, HALOGENATED SOLVENTS, METALS, ACIDS, METAL HALIDES,
CHROMYL CHLORIDE, HYDRAZINE, BROMINE (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RCRA WASTE NUMBER P105. UN1687.

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