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Sodium azide |
CAS 26628-22-8 | ||
NaN3 |
RTECS VY8050000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Azide, Azium, Sodium salt of hydrazoic acid |
DOT ID & Guide 1687 153 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: C 0.1 ppm (as HN3) [skin] C 0.3 mg/m3 (as NaN3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to white, odorless, crystalline solid. [pesticide] [Note: Forms hydrazoic acid (HN3) in water.] |
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MW: 65.0 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 527°F (Decomposes) |
Sol(63°F): 42% |
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VP: ? |
IP: 11.70 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.85 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid (if heated above 572°F). | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Acids, metals, water [Note: Over a period of time, sodium azide may react with copper, lead, brass, or solder in plumbing systems to form an accumulation of the HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE compounds of lead azide & copper azide.] |
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Measurement Methods OSHA ID121, ID211 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin; headache, dizziness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), blurred vision; low blood pressure, bradycardia; kidney changes | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0950 |