Name:
Lithium azide 99% (titr.) moistened with ca 10% methanol
Synonym:
CAS:
67-56-1
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Lithium azide 99% (titr.) moistened with ca 10% methanol
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 67-56-1 | Methyl alcohol | 10.0 | 200-659-6 |
| Hazard Symbols: T+ Risk Phrases: 28 32 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: not available.
Hygroscopic.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation.
Appearance: not available.
Hygroscopic.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits +--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+ | Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs| |--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------| | Methyl alcohol |200 ppm; 250 ppm |200 ppm TWA; 260 |200 ppm TWA; 260 | | | STEL; skin - | mg/m3 TWA 6000 |mg/m3 TWA | | |potential for | ppm IDLH | | | |cutaneous | | | | |absorption | | | |--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------| | Sodium Hexachloropl|none listed |none listed |none listed | | atinate (IV) Hexahy| | | | | drate | | | | +--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+ OSHA Vacated PELs: Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Sodium Hexachloroplatinate (IV) Hexahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR ??1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits +--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+ | Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs| |--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------| | Methyl alcohol |200 ppm; 250 ppm |200 ppm TWA; 260 |200 ppm TWA; 260 | | | STEL; skin - | mg/m3 TWA 6000 |mg/m3 TWA | | |potential for | ppm IDLH | | | |cutaneous | | | | |absorption | | | |--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------| | Sodium Hexachloropl|none listed |none listed |none listed | | atinate (IV) Hexahy| | | | | drate | | | | +--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+ OSHA Vacated PELs: Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Sodium Hexachloroplatinate (IV) Hexahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR ??1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Not available.
Appearance: not available
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 115 deg C ( 239.00 deg F)
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 115 deg C
Solubility: 66.41 G/100ML (16C)
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: LiN3
Molecular Weight: 48.95
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Not available.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Not available.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 19583-77-8 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1: Inhalation, rat: LC50 =64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5628 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg.
CAS# 19583-77-8.
Carcinogenicity:
Methyl alcohol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Sodium Hexachloroplatinate (IV) Hexahydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 19583-77-8 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1: Inhalation, rat: LC50 =64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5628 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg.
CAS# 19583-77-8.
Carcinogenicity:
Methyl alcohol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Sodium Hexachloroplatinate (IV) Hexahydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classif as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Part Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regu ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154; (Ignitable waste).
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Part Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regu ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154; (Ignitable waste).
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CDG/CPL
Not classified as hazardous for supply.
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID TOXIC INORGANIC (LITHIUM AZIDE)
Hazard Class: 4.1(6.1)
UN Number: UN3179
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+
Risk Phrases:
R 28 Very toxic if swallowed.
R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Safety Phrases:
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
CAS# 19583-77-8: 2
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 67-56-1: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 67-56-1: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL
CAS# 67-56-1: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL
Canada
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canadas DSL/NDSL List.
This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
CAS# 67-56-1 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 19583-77-8 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 67-56-1: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 19583-77-8 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 67-56-1: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 67-56-1: acute, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains Methyl alcohol (CAS# 67-56-1, 10 0%),which is
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
III and 40 CFR Part 372.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
