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EC number: 278-562-3 | CAS number: 76836-02-7
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
After inhalation:
Remove from source of exposure. If irritation or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention.
After skin contact:
Take off any clothing that the product touched. Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Seek
medical attention if irritation or signs of toxicity occur.
After eye contact:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Wash hands after handling.
After swallowing:
Rinse mouth with water. If irritation or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention.
Information for Medical Personnel:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
None expected
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No additional relevant information available.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents:
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray or regular foam.
Caution: CO2 will displace air in confined spaces and may cause an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
For larger fires: There are no unique chemical or reactivity hazards that would impact firefighting decisions
related to this product. Use firefighting measures that suit the environment.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
There are no unique chemical or reactivity hazards that would impact firefighting decisions due to the chemicals in
this product.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
For large fires, wear appropriate heat- and flame-resistant personal protective equipment and an approved
positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Minimize exposure by using appropriate personal protective equipment. Stop leak if
possible. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions:
Prevent liquid and vapor from entering sewage system, storm drains, surface waters, and soil.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Blot up small volumes of spilled or spattered product with paper towels or similar materials.
Contain larger spills by placing absorbants around the outside edges of the spill. Absorb with any material
suitable for water-based liquids - e.g. paper towels, universal sorbents, sand, diatomite, sawdust, etc.
Clean the affected area. Suitable cleaners are:
Warm water and detergent or similar cleansing agent
This product contains sodium azide, which is toxic and reactive.
NOTE FOR LARGE-VOLUME SPILL: This product contains sodium azide, which reacts with acid to liberate
hydrazoic acid, a very toxic gas. Select a disinfectant with the following properties if disinfection of materials used
to absorb a large volume of spilled product is required:
Do not use any chemical or product with a pH below 6 to disinfect waste that contains sodium azide. Hydrazoic
acid, a toxic gas, will be released when the pH is lower than 6.
Do not use any chemical or product that contains mercury or any other metal to disinfect waste that contains
sodium azide. This will create metal azide compounds, which can be highly explosive under pressure or shock
(percussion).
Select a disinfectant that does not bubble, effervesce or otherwise generate aerosols.
- Do not use excess disinfectant.
- Failure to follow manufacturer’s directions may lead to unexpected reactions with the waste.
- Do not use a disinfectant if you do not have the proper facility, equipment and other appropriate protective
measures available to work with it safely.
Dispose of spilled and contaminated material in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Handling and storage
Handling
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid direct contact with material. If handled, wash thoroughly. Practice general safety precautions.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
Store only in the original container.
Refer to the package insert or product label for additional information on storage conditions for product
quality.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store in original packaging.
Further information about storage conditions:
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Specific end use(s):
No additional relevant information available.
Transport information
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- Remarks:
- Not regulated.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Always maintain good housekeeping and follow general precautionary measures. Do not eat, drink or store
food and beverages in areas where chemicals or specimens are used. Wash hands before breaks, after
handling reagents and specimens, and at the end of the workshift.
Breathing equipment:
Normal use and storage of product - respiratory protection is not necessary if room is well ventilated.
Small-volume spills (e.g. small enough to clean up with a paper towel or small sorbent pad) - respiratory
protection should not be necessary if room is well ventilated.
Other unusual conditions (e.g. volume spilled too big to clean up with materials in arm's reach) - Use
appropriate air-purifying respirator if airborne chemical concentrations may exceed the exposure limit (if
any) listed above.
Hazardous Materials Emergencies or Firefighting - use approved respiratory protection.
Take precautions if chemical concentrations exceed the exposure limits (if any) listed above.
Protection of hands:
Wear impervious gloves if hand contact with the material is anticipated. Dispose of contaminated gloves
after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
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Material of gloves and breakthrough time of the glove material:
The glove material must be suitable for use in a microbiological laboratory and have a measured
breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes, such as those with a Class 2 protection index per EN374 (or
equivalent standard applicable in your region). NOTE: This recommendation applies only to the product
stated in this Safety Data Sheet. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances, contact the
supplier of approved gloves.
Eye protection:
Wear safety glasses or other protective eyewear. If splash potential exists, wear full face shield or goggles.
Body protection:
Normal use: protect personal clothing from spatters and small spills. Wear a laboratory coat (or other
protective clothing required by your institution). Larger spills (e.g. that can saturate cloth): wear appropriate
water-repellant covering over clothing
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Chemical stability:
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
This product contains sodium azide. Sodium azide solutions are reported to:
react with acids to release hydrazoic acid, a very toxic gas. Higher quantities of hydrazoic acid are released as
the solution becomes more acidic (i.e., as the pH of the solution gets lower). Low quantities of hydrazoic acid can
be released from sodium azide in water.
React with certain metals (copper, lead, silver, brass) to form explosive metal azide compounds. Violent
explosions have been reported during plumbing work on drain systems containing accumulations of azide on
copper, lead, brass, or solder.
Conditions to avoid:
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials:
No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products:
No dangerous decomposition products known.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
There are no uniform EU regulations for the disposal of laboratory waste. In general, laboratory waste is under
special supervision of the authorities.
Recommendation for disposal of unused product:
Dispose in accordance with national, state and local regulations and institutional requirements. Waste
containing this product may be considered hazardous per state or local regulations. The following may be
particularly important when identifying appropriate disposal:
Contains sodium azide. Detailednformation about azides in drains is available from the U.S. NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin No. 13
(August 16, 1976).
European waste catalogue:
Consult the responsible regulatory body for the assignment of disposal codes according to the European
Waste Catalogue.
The following waste disposal key numbers are possible:
18 01 06: chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances
Uncleaned packagings
For disposal of contaminated packaging, refer to applicable local regulations and institutional policies.
Recommendation for disposal of packaging:
Non-contaminated packaging may be used for recycling. Refer to applicable local regulations and institutional
policies.
For disposal of contaminated packaging, refer to applicable local regulations and institutional policies.
Recommended cleaning agent:
Water with cleansing agents, if necessary.
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