Material Safety Data Sheet
Azodicarbonamide, 97%
ACC# 86874
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Azodicarbonamide, 97%
Catalog Numbers:
AC105160000, AC105160050, AC105165000
Synonyms:
1,1'-Azobisformamide.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
123-77-3 |
Azodicarbonamide |
97 | 204-650-8 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: yellow-orange crystalline powder.
Warning! Risk of explosion if heated under
confinement. May cause allergic respiratory reaction.
Target Organs: Respiratory system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause allergic respiratory reaction.
Chronic:
Repeated exposure may cause allergic respiratory reaction (asthma).
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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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 water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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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. May be
ignited by heat, sparks, and flame. Vapors or dust may form
explosive mixture with air. May burn violently. Decomposition may be
self-accelerated and produce large amounts of gas. Self-decomposition
or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical reaction,
friction or impact.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
regular foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water
until well after fire is out. For large fires, flood fire area with
water from a distance.
Flash Point: 225 deg C ( 437.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 2
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a
suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating
dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide
ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe dust.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Azodicarbonamide
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Azodicarbonamide:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Crystalline powder
Appearance: yellow-orange
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:225 deg C (dec)
Decomposition Temperature:225 deg C
Solubility: Soluble in hot water.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C2H4N4O2
Molecular Weight:116.08
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat, heating in a confined space.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia and/or
derivatives.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 123-77-3:
LQ1040000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 123-77-3:
Oral, rat: LD50 =
>6400 mg/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = >500
mg/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 123-77-3:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
No information available.
Physical:
Hydrolyzes at high temperatures to nitrogen, carbon dioxide and
ammonia.
Other:
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
AZODICARBONAMIDE |
Azodicarbonamide |
Hazard Class: |
4.1 |
4.1 |
UN Number: |
UN3242 |
UN3242 |
Packing Group: |
II |
II |
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 123-77-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 123-77-3 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 42 May cause sensitization by inhalation.
R 44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 123-77-3: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 123-77-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of B4, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 10/29/1998
Revision #4 Date: 9/26/2007
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