Product ID:6602689 MY9
MSDS Date:04/11/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F042189
MSDS Number: CDDCZ

Emergency Phone: 305-380-5000

Info Phone: 305-380-5000

Preparer: S HEALY

Cage: FO645

Telephone: 800-526-7694

Cage: 6Z677

SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE *96-4*

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

ACGIH TLV: C 0.29 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: NASAL IRRITATION. SKIN:
IRRITATION, ABSORPTION, ALLERGIC REACTION. EYES: IRRITATIONS,
CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGESTION: BRONCHIAL IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY FAILURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, FAINTNESS,
NAUSEA, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, BLURRED VISION, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
COLLAPSE, BRONCHITIS, PALPITATION, WEAKNESS & UNSTEADINESS, COMA,
CONVULSIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: WASH OFF THOROUGHLY
FOR 15 MINS. EYES: RINSE THOROUGHLY W/WATER & GIVE PLENTY OF WATER
TO DRIN K. INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICALS SUCH AS AN SODIUM CARBONATE/SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:BURNING SODIUM AZIDE WILL EXPLODE IF WATER IS
USED AS AN EXTINGUISHING MEDIA. SCBA MUST BE WORN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE & RELEASE TOXIC FUMES UPON
HEATING. DON'T ALLOW TO CONTACT METALS AT HIGH TEMPS.
(SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE W/RUNNING WATER BEFORE DISCHARGE.
DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM METALS & ACIDS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS
Protective Gloves:ADEQUATE
Eye Protection:APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ADEQUATE LABORATORY ATTIRE
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNUSUAL FIRE CONT'D: FORMS HIGHLY SENSITIVE EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS W/HEAVY
METALS SUCH AS LEAD, SILVER & COPPER. WHEN HEATED TO 662F IT
DECOMPOSES EXOTHERMICALLY, BURNING W/A VERY HOT FLAME & PRODUCING N
ITROGEN & MOLTEN SODIUM.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:527F
Spec Gravity:1.85
Solubility in Water:40.16
Appearance and Odor:WHITE-COLORLESS CRYSTALS/POWDER, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES & STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDRAZOIC ACID

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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