Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
26628-22-8
Name of the chemical
Sodium Azide
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.18
Revision date
2026-07-09
Product name
Sodium azide
CAS No.
26628-22-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310+H330, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310+H330
Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 1 Specific target organ tox- Category 2 (Brain) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
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.
Supplemental label elements
AUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. 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. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
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 waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 1 Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Brain) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard
