Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
123-77-3
Name of the chemical
Diazene-1,2-dicarboxamide [C,C`-azodi(formamide), ADCA]
Concentration
100 %
General Information
Version
08/06/15
Revision date
2015-08-06
Product name
Westco AZ 130
Product Synonyms
Azodicarbonamide; AC blowing agent, ADC, 1,1"-Azobisformamide
Emergency telephone
1 800 424 9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Western Reserve Chemical Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the chemical in accordance with CFR 1910.1200(d)(f) GHS Pictograms
Signal word
DANGER! GHS Class Respiratory Sensitizer, Category 1 Hazard Statements Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
* Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. * In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. * IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. * If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. * Dispose of contents/container in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. * Avoid dispersion of dust in air to reduce potential for dust ignition/explosions. Hazards not otherwise classified that have been identified during the classification process: Azodicarbonamide
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung sensitizer). Eye: May cause watering, redness and stinging sensation. Skin: May cause itching and redness. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause an allergic reaction Inhalation: Inhalation of process fumes may irritate the nose and throat. Prolonged or repeated inhalation may affect the liver, metabolism, blood. Ingestion: Mildly toxic if ingested. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with hypermotility and diarrhea. May affect respiration (respiratory stimulation, asthma), Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect the kidneys, and endocrine system (thyroid hypofunction)
Potential chronic health
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). The substance may be toxic to kidneys. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Carcinogenicity: Not available.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Pictograms: Signal Word: DANGER! GHS Class: Respiratory Sensitizer, Category 1. Hazard Statements: * Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. * May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.