SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- A6784 SODIUM AZIDE  -- 6550-00F055578
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A6784 SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:07/30/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F055578
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE       *97-4*
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
Other REC Limits:0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.29 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

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 HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTION: WASH  OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAINMEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE
    FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    SODIUM AZIDE MAY REACT W/LEAD & COPPER PLUMBING TO FORM HIGHLY
    EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. MATERIAL SHOULD BE CAREFULLY
    WIPED UP/MOISTENED W/WATER & REMOVED. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COM PLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION & CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.
    AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANLDING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DIMETHYL SULFATE/ACID CHLORIDES/HALOGENATED
    SOLVENTS/METALS/ACIDS/LEAD/COPPER/MERCURY/SILVER/GOLD/CHROMYL
    CHLORIDE (SUPP

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

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

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