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Section I Product Identification and Use
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Manufacturer: For More Information Call
EM SCIENCE 856-423-6300 Technical Service
A Division of EM Industries Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
P.O. Box 70 In Case of Emergency Call
480 Democrat Road 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
Gibbstown, N.J. 08027 416-201-6383 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Product Name: Sodium azide
Product Code(s): B30111,
Chemical Name/Other Name: Sodium azide; hydrozoic acid, sodium salt; azium
Chemical Formula: NaN3
Chemical Family: Inorganic salt
TDG Shipping Name/UN: Sodium azide UN 1687
TDG Classification/Packing group: 6.1 PG II
Use: Laboratory reagent, industrial processes
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Section II Hazardous Ingredients
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Chemical name CAS No. %
Sodium azide 26628-22-8 100
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Section III Physical Data
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance and Odour: Colourless crystals; odourless
Odour Threshold: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.85
Vapour Pressure: 2.2 (air=1)
Vapour Density: Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Freezing Point: