J T BAKER INC -- V015 SODIUM AZIDE  -- 6810-00F027579
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:V015 SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:01/15/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F027579
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:0.1 PPM
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.29 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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 Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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  ======================

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.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

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 and Reactivity Data  =================

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

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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

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