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SAFETY DATA SHEET Preparation Date: 08/25/2015 Revision Date: 08/25/2015 Revision Number: G1 1. IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Product code: S1666 Product Name: SODIUM AZIDE, REAGENT, ACS Other means of identification Synonyms: Azide Azium Sodium salt of hydrazoic acid CAS #: 26628-22-8 RTECS # VY8050000 CI#: Not available Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended use: Laboratory reagent. Preservative in diagnosis medicines and blood tests; propellant used for inflating automobile air bags. Herbicide. Fungicide. Soil fumigant. Uses advised against No information available Supplier: Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp 14422 South San Pedro St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 516-8000 Order Online At: https://www.spectrumchemical.com Emergency telephone number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300 Contact Person: Martin LaBenz (West Coast) Contact Person: Ibad Tirmiz (East Coast) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 2 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 Explosives Division 1.4 Label elements Product code: S1666 Product name: SODIUM AZIDE, 1 / 14 REAGENT, ACS Danger Hazard statements Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation May cause damage to organs Fire or projection hazard Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not Applicable Other hazards Contact with acid liberates poisonous gas Reacts violently with water Precautionary Statements - Prevention Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Do not subject to grinding/shock/ .? /friction Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear respiratory protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Precautionary Statements - Response Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Specific measures (see .? on this label) Specific treatment is urgent (see .? on this label) IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician In case of fire: Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. IF IN EYES: 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. Product code: S1666 Product name: SODIUM AZIDE, 2 / 14 REAGENT, ACS Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in accordance with local regulations Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Components CAS-No. Weight % Trade Secret Sodium Azide 26628-22-8 100 * 26628-22-8 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid measures General Advice: Poison information centers in each State capital city can provide additional assistance for scheduled poisons (13 1126). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Immediate medical attention is required. Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. Eye Contact: Flush eye with water for 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. WARNING! It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled or ingested material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required. Ingestion: Fatal if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Immediate medical attention is required. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs. May cause headache. Coughing. May cause bronchitis. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May cause hypermotility, diarrhea. May cause anorexia. May affect behavior/central nervous system. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically Product code: S1666 Product name: SODIUM AZIDE, 3 / 14 REAGENT, ACS Protection of first-aiders First-Aid Providers: Avoid exposure to blood or body fluids. Wear gloves and other necessary protective clothing. Dispose of contaminated clothing and equipment as bio-hazardous waste 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry sand. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides. Sodium oxides Specific hazards: Combustible material It may burn, but does not readily ignite Not considered flammable unless heated above300 deg. C. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and disodium oxide. Containers may explode when heated Special Protective Actions for Firefighters Specific Methods: Water mist may be used to cool closed containers. Do not get water inside containers. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid dust formation. Do not get water inside containers. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Remove all sources of ignition. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Methods for cleaning up Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a suitable waste disposal container. Use only non-sparking tools. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Technical Measures/Precautions: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Avoid dust formation. Remove all sources of ignition. Keep away from incompatible materials. Product code: S1666 Product name: SODIUM AZIDE, 4 / 14 REAGENT, ACS Safe Handling Advice Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid dust formation. Avoid shock and friction. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Do not ingest. Do not smoke. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Never add water to this product. Use explosion-proof equipment. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical Measures/Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Store away from incompatible materials. Store in a segrated and approved area. Incompatible Materials: Acids. Metals. Water. Incompatible with Barium carbonate, Trifluoroacryloyl fluoride, carbon disulfide, nitrogen- diluted bromine vapor, with metals such as brass, lead, silver, mercury, and copper, Chromyl chloride, Dimethyl sulfate, Dibromomalononitrile, Sulfuric acid, ammonium chloride + trichloroacetonitrile, Phosgene, Cyanuric chloride, 2,5-Dinitro-3-methylbenzoic acid + Oleum. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters