Lithium azide solution - 20% weight in H2O

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H311, H330

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Clear, colorless liquid, odor not determined.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY; ORAL - Category 2, H300 ACUTE TOXICITY; DERMAL – Category 3, H311 ACUTE TOXICITY; INHALATION – Category 1, H330

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H300: Fatal if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H330: Fatal if inhaled.

Prevention

P260: Do not breathe dust/fumes/gases/mists/vapors/sprays. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Prevention (cont.): P260: Do not breathe dust/fumes/gases/mists/vapors/sprays. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 IF INHALED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312 IF ON SKIN Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P361 + P363: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash before reuse.

Storage

P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved wasted disposal plant. General: None. OSHA/HCS status: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

2.3 Other hazards

Rapidly absorbed through skin. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.