Sodium azide
Product Overview & Quality
- Product Name: Sodium azide
- Grade: Analytical Reagent (AR Grade), 99% purity.
- Physical Properties: Odorless, white crystalline powder.
- Solubility: Readily soluble in water.
- Key Use: Primarily used as a potent biocide/preservative in laboratory reagents (e.g., buffers, stock solutions) to prevent microbial growth. Also used as a reagent in organic synthesis (Click chemistry).
Safety & Hazards (Critical)
- Classification: Fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin (Acute Toxicity Category 1).
- Chemical Warning 1: Incompatible with Acids. Contact with strong acids releases highly toxic and explosive hydrazoic acid gas.
- Chemical Warning 2: Explosion Hazard with Metals. Do not dispose of via drains. It reacts with lead, copper, or brass plumbing to form highly unstable and explosive metal azides.
- Environmental Hazards: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
- First Aid Measures: In case of any exposure, seek immediate medical attention.
Handling & Storage
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and securely locked cabinet designated for highly toxic substances. Keep strictly away from acids, oxidizers, and heavy metals.
- Precautions: Full PPE is mandatory, including chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and a high-efficiency respirator. Use strictly within a fume hood
