Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
247-852-1/26628-22-8
Name of the chemical
Sodium Azide
Concentration
Sodium azide
General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2013-03-27
Product name
Sodium azide
CAS No.
26628-22-8
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich
Emergency telephone
+1 800-325-5832, +1 800-325-5052, 1-800-521-8956
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310
Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Sodium Azide may react with lead and copper plumbing to form highly explosive metal azides., Rapidly absorbed through skin.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Health hazards
4 * Flammability: 0 4 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.
