·  1 Identification of substance:

•   Product name: SODAMIDE
     

·    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
  Description:             (CAS#)                                        
  Sodium amide            (CAS# 7782-92-5);        100%
   
• Identification number(s):
   
• EINECS Number: 231-971-0

·    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description:
  C Corrosive
  F Highly flammable
   
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 14/15 Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.
  R 16    Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
  R 35    Causes severe burns.
   
• Classification system
   
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 3
  Flammability = 4
  Reactivity = 3

·    4 First aid measures

• General information
  Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
   
• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
   
• After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

·    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
  Sand. Do not use water.
   
• For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
  Water
  Carbon dioxide
  Halogenated extinguisher
   
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
    resulting gases:
  Reacts violently with water
  Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
  Ammonia
   
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
  Keep away from ignition sources
   
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
   
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
  Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
  Keep away from ignition sources.
   
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

·    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
   
• Information for safe handling:
  Handle under dry protective gas.
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
   
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  Keep ignition sources away.
   
• Storage
   
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  No special requirements.
   
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Store away from oxidizing agents.
  Store away from water/moisture.
  Store away from air.
   
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Protect from humidity and water.
  Store under dry inert gas.
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.

·    8 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  Not required.
   
• Additional information: No data
   
• Personal protective equipment
   
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
   
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
   
• Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
   
• Eye protection:
  Safety glasses
  Tightly sealed goggles
  Full face protection
   
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
  
   
• Form: Powder Granules
   
• Color: Grey
   
• Odor: Ammonia-like
   
•                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
   
• Change in condition
   
• Melting point/Melting range:                   210 ° C
   
• Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
   
• Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined
   
• Flash point:                       Not applicable
   
• Ignition temperature:              Not determined
   
• Decomposition temperature:         Not determined
   
• Danger of explosion:
  Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
   
• Explosion limits:
   
• Lower:                             Not determined
   
• Upper:                             Not determined
   
• Vapor pressure:                    Not determined
   
• Density:                           Not determined
   
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
   
• Water:                             Reacts violently
  Not determined

·   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
   
• Materials to be avoided:
  Water/moisture
  Oxidizing agents
  Oxygen
   
• Dangerous reactions
  Can react violently with oxygen rich (oxidizing) material. Danger of Explosion.
  Contact with water releases flammable gases
   
• Dangerous products of decomposition:
  Ammonia
  Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

·   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
   
• Primary irritant effect:
   
• on the skin: Strong corrosive effect on skin and mucous membranes.
   
• on the eye: Strong corrosive effect.
   
• Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  The toxicity of sodium compounds is generally due to the anion.
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  Corrosive materials are acutely destructive to the respiratory tract, eyes, skin and digestive tract.  Eye contact may result in permanent damage and complete vision loss.  Inhalation may result in respiratory effects such as inflammation, edema, and chemical pneumonitis.  May cause coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.  Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.  May cause skin burns or irritation depending on the severity of the exposure.
   
• Additional toxicological information:
  Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

·   12 Ecological information:

• General notes:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

·   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
   
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
  
   
• Uncleaned packaging:
   
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

·   14 Transport information

• DOT regulations:
   
• Hazard class:             4.3
   
• Identification number:    UN1390
   
• Packing group:            II
   
• Proper shipping name (technical name):
                            Alkali metal amides
  
   
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
   
• ADR/RID class:            4.3 Substances which, in contact with water,
                                emit flammable gases
   
• Item:                     19b
   
• Danger code (Kemler):     X462
   
• UN-Number:                1390
   
• Description of goods:     Alkali metal amides
   
• Maritime transport IMDG:
   
• IMDG Class:               4.3
   
• UN Number:                1390
   
• Packaging group:          II
   
• Proper shipping name:     Alkali metal amides
   
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
   
• ICAO/IATA Class:          4.3
   
• UN/ID Number:             1390
   
• Packaging group:          II
   
• Proper shipping name:     Alkali metal amides

·   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard information's:
   
• Hazard symbols:
  C Corrosive F Highly flammable
   
• Risk phrases:
  14/15    Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.
  16       Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
  35       Causes severe burns.
   
• Safety phrases:
  8        Keep container dry.
  26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
  30       Never add water to this product.
  36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
  45       In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
   
• National regulations
  All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
   
• Information about limitation of use:
  For use only by technically qualified individuals.

·   16 Other information:

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