MILITARY SUPPLY AGENCY (CHEMICAL COMMODITIES) -- SODIUM AZIDE -- 6810-01-003-1078
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SODIUM AZIDE MSDS Date:04/14/1986 FSC:6810 NIIN:01-003-1078 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MILITARY SUPPLY AGENCY (CHEMICAL COMMODITIES) Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET City:HIGHLAND State:CA ZIP:92346-2640 Country:US Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310 CAGE:6A291 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MILITARY SUPPLY AGENCY Box:City:SAN BERNADINO State:CA Country:US Phone:619-555-1212 NOT LISTED CAGE:6A291 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE (SARA III) CAS:26628-22-8 RTECS #:VY8050000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:0.3 MG/CUM CEILING 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 ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:27 MG/KG ORAL RAT * 20 MG/KG SKIN RBT 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, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION LDLO HUMAN 0.71 MG/KG Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN. Effects of Overexposure:PRODUCT HAS A PROFOUND HYPOTENSIVE EFFECT BLINDNESS, ATTACKS OF RIGIDITY, CENTRAL NERVOUS AND CEREBRAL EFFECTS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE ARE LISTED, BUT SOME MEDICAL CONDITIONS WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES,SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER F 15 MIN, REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGE AND/OR CPR AS NEEDED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST: GET IMMEDIATE ME DICAL ATTENTION. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL POWDER - DO NOT USE WATER. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, PRODUCT EMITS TOXI FUMES AND CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT AND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG OR CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE WITH WATER AFTE PICK UP I S COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED LOW FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM HEAT, SHOCK, FRICTION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. AVOID ALL CONTACT POSSIBLE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE APPROPRIATE MSHA/OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH Work Hygienic Practices:MATERIAL IS MUTAGEN AND HIGHLY TOXIC. MAINTAIN STRICTEST POSSIBLE HYGIENE PRACTICE. Supplemental Safety and Health PRODUCT REACTS WITH HEAVY METALS (SUCH A LEAD,SILVER,GOLD,COPPER) TO FORM THE AZIDE,SOME OF WHICH ARE MORE SENSITIVE TH NITROGLYCERINE. IT ALSO REACTS WITH METAL HALIDES TO FORM EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:T3 Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:572F/300C Spec Gravity:1.850 Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS HEXAGONAL CRYSTALS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES METALS, ESPECIALLY HEAVY METALS, ACIDS, ACID HALIDES, HYDRAZINE, CARBON DISULFIDE, DIMETHYL SULFATE. SEE SUPP DATA Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES. EXPLODES WHEN HEATED, MAY BE SHOCK SENSITIVE. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS. 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.