Sodium azide
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CAS
26628-22-8
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NaN3
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RTECS
VY8050000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Azide, Azium, Sodium salt of hydrazoic acid
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DOT ID & Guide
1687 / 153
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: C 0.1 ppm (as HN3) [skin] C 0.3 mg/m3 (as NaN3) [skin]
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Colorless to white, odorless, crystalline solid. [pesticide] [Note: Forms hydrazoic acid (HN3) in water.]
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MW: 65.0
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BP: Decomposes
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MLT: 527°F (Decomposes)
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Sol(63°F): 42%
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VP: ?
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IP: 11.70 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.85
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Fl.P: ?
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Combustible Solid (if heated above 572°F).
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Acids, metals, water [Note: Over a period of time, sodium azide may react with copper, lead, brass, or solder in plumbing systems to form an accumulation of the HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE compounds of lead azide & copper azide.]
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Measurement Methods
OSHA ID121, ID211
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin; headache, dizziness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), blurred vision; low blood pressure, bradycardia; kidney changes
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidneys
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0950 |
