FISHER SCIENTIFIC,CHEMICAL DIV -- SODIUM AZIDE  -- 6810-00D000771
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:09/05/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000771
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC,CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
Preparer's Name:GASTON PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)
ACGIH TLV:C 0.11 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:STRONG SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITANT &
    POISON. POISONING FM INHAL,INGEST MAY RESULT IN ANESTHETIC SYMPTOMS
    LIKE HEADACHE,DIZZ,FAINTNESS,SOMNOLENCE,UNCONSCIOUSNESS. SERIOUS
    POISONINGS MAY BE FATAL.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-POSS CORNEAL BURNS;INJURY TO RETINA,OPTIC
    NERVE. SKIN-IRRIT,REDNESS,BURNS,DERMATITIS. INHAL-PULMON
    EDEMA,BRONCHITIS,UNCON;POSS DEATH FM RESPIR FAILURE.
    INGEST-BREATHLESSNESS;TACHYCARDIA IN 5 MIN. 
    NAUSEA,VOMIT,HEADACHE;LATER,HYPOTENSION& LEUKOCYTOSIS. "SEVERAL
    GMS" MAY PRODUCE COLLAPSE/DEATH IN 40 MIN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN;GET MED ATTN. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAM
    CLOTH/SHOES;WASH W/SOAP & LGE AMT WATER;COVER BURNS W/STERILE DRY
    BAND;GET MED ATTN. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR;GIVE ARTIF RESPIR IF
    REQD;GET MED  ATTN. INGEST-IF CONSC-GIVE 2-4 GLASSES WATER;INDUCE
    VOMIT;GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:FLAM SOLID
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER SPRAY OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTNRS FM FIRE AREA IF POSS. FIGHT FIRE
    FM MAX DISTANCE. DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT
    SCATTER MATL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUST

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT;STOP LEAK IF POSS. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. SML SPLS-TAKE UP W/ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO
    CONTNRS FOR DISP. LGE-DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP.
    ISOLATE HAZARD & DENY ENTRY . VENT CLOSED SPACES BEFORE ENTERING.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT PROVIDED

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

Respiratory Protection:AT HIGH CONC-AIR RESPIRATOR W/FULL
    FACEPIECE,HELMET OR HOOD;SLF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS W/FULL
    FACEPIECE.
Protective Gloves:YES-TO PREVENT CONTACT
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PRF/DUST RESIST SAF GOGG/FACESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:527F/275C
Spec Gravity:1.8
Solubility in Water:42%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,CRYSTALLINE SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
METAL SALTS. CONTACT MFR FOR MORE DETAILED LISTING.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SELF-REACTIVE AT ELEVATED TEMPS. CAN REACT
    W/SOME METALS/DRAINPIPES/-MAKE CMPDS SENSITV TO MECH
    SHK,FRICTION,SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT PROVIDED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT PROVIDED

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