HACH CHEMICAL CO. -- SODIUM AZIDE  -- 6810-00D000771
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM AZIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000771
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CHEMICAL CO.
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-6402
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)
ACGIH TLV:C 0.11 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES,LACHRYMATORY,CONJUNCTIVITIS,NAUSEA,COUGH,SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH,EDEMA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.CALL DOCTOR.IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.OF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN.REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES.IN CASE OF CONTACT W/MATERIAL
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH  SKIN OR EYES W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:N.A.
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES:DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2.LG FIRES:FOAM OR
    H*2O
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF WITHOUT
    RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CATCH FIRE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED
    MATERIAL.USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS.SML SPILLS:TAKE UP WITH
    SAND,EARTH,OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL.LARGE
    SPILLS:DIKE FOR LATER DISPO SAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.KEEP
    UPWIND.ISOLATE HAZARD AREA.WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES & SAFETY GOGGLES

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
LOWESS PUBLISHED LETHAL DOSE ORAL-RAT L/6 MG/KG SUBCUTANEOUS-RAT 35
    MG/KG

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP.VAC.
Spec Gravity:1.846
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,HEXAGONAL CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACT VIOLENTLY W/BROMINE,CS*2,DIBROMOMALONITRILE,DIMETSULF.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINERS & SHIP TO
    AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA

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