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Sodium azide

CAS 26628-22-8

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sodium azide
Product Code
71289
Chemical Name
Sodium azide

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
26628-22-8 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119457019-37-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 2 H300
Acute Tox. Cat. 2 H330
Acute Tox. Cat. 1 H310
STOT RE Cat. 2 H373
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Brain) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P302 + P352 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
sodium azide EC: 247-852-1 26628-22-8 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

Give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call in physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Sand, Special powder against metal fire, Cement

Unsuitable media

Foam, Water

Specific hazards

Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

observe emergency procedures, consult an expert

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber, Break through time : 480 min, Glove thickness : 0,11 mm, Protective index : Full contact, Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Material : Nitrile rubber, Break through time : 480 min, Glove thickness : 0,11 mm, Protective index : Splash contact, Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P3. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Flammability
Method: Flammability (solids) Remarks: The product is not flammable.
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Density
1,850 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Colour Intensity
---
Solubility
---
Appearance
---
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Freezing Point
---
Relative Density
No data available
Form
crystalline
Bulk Density
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Voc Content
---
Odor
odourless
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Boiling Point
No data available
Molecular Weight
65,01 g/mol
Physical State Data
solid
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Solubility In Water
408 g/l (20 °C) (Lit.)
Solidification Point
---
Physical State
solid
Solubility In Fat
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Properties Status
---
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Cloud Point
---
Explosive Limits
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Odor Threshold
---
Colour
white
Vapor Density
---
Softening Point
---
Decomposition Temperature
370 - 425 °C
Ph
10 (25 °C)
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Melting Point
370 °C
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Hazardous reactions

Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: Acids

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Aluminium Heavy metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1687
Shipping Name
SODIUM AZIDE
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Sodium azide?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Sodium azide?

Sodium azide is a solid with white color. It has odourless odor.

What is Sodium azide used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Sodium azide?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H300 + H310 + H330: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H373: May cause damage to organs (Brain) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Sodium azide?

The melting point is 370 °C and the boiling point is No data available.