Product ID:S2002, SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:05/05/2000
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-096-5307
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKLJC

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

SODIUM AZIDE (SARA 302) (CERCLA)

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)

ACGIH TLV: C 0.11 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL 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:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALATED,
SWALLOWED, OR ABSORED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE EYES AND SKIN
IRRITATION. MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. TARGET ORGANS: NER VES, HEART, BRAIN, MAY
ALTER GENETIC MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND
VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATIO N. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION:
WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A
PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING TO PREVENT EXPOSURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY COGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SPILLED MATERIAL SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY WIPED UP OR MOISTENED WITH WATER AND REMOVED. VENTILATE
AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AF TER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID INHALATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Other Precautions:SODIUM AZIDE MAY REACT WITH LEAD AND COPPER PLUMBING
TO FORM HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTENT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGALS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE ONLY IN A
CHEMOCAL FUME HOOD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART 3 OF A THREE PART KIT, SAME NSN. HCC FOR KIT: R1. FOR OTHER PARTS,
SEE MSDS #CKLFM, CKLGR.

HCC:T3
Spec Gravity:1.85
pH:10
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, HALOGENATED SOLVENTS,ACID CHLORIDES, CHROMYL CHLORIDE,
HYDRAZINE, BROMINE, CARBON DISULFIDE, DIMETHYL SULFATE,
DIBROMOMALONITRILE. AVOID CONTACT W/METALS SUCH AS LEAD, COPPER,
MERCURY, SILVER & GOLD TO FORM EXPLOSIV
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT SENSITIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL. SODIUM AZIDE MAY REACT WITH
LEAD AND COPPER PLUMBING TO FORM HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STA TE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS IN ANIMALS HAVE SHOWN
SODIUM AZIDE TO PRODUCE A PROFOUND HYPOTENSIVE EFFECT,
DEMYELINATION OF MYELINATED NERVE FIBERS IN THE CNS, TESTICULR
DAMAGE, BLINDNESS, ATTACKS OF RIGIDIT Y, HEPATIC AND CEREBRAL
EFFECTS.

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.

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SEC 313
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Regulatory Information:LISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFO: EC INDEX #: 011-004-00-7.,
VERY TOXIC, R28. CONTACT WITH ACIDS LIBERATES VERY TOXIC GAS.