MILITARY SUPPLY AGENCY (CHEMICAL COMMODITIES) -- SODIUM AZIDE  -- 6810-01-003-1078
<pre>=====================  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.

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