Sodium Azide

Product Specifications: Sodium Azide 1(500g)

Description: Sodium Azide (NaN3) is a versatile chemical compound used in various applications, including molecular biology, biochemical research, and as a bacteriostatic preservative in laboratory reagents and biological fluids.

Key Specifications:

• Grade: Analytical Grade

• Molecular Formula: NaN3

• Molecular Weight: 65.01 g/mol

• Appearance: White to pale cream powder

• Form: Crystalline powder

• Assay: ≥ 99.5%

• Alkalinity (as NaOH): ≤ 0.5%

• Insoluble Material: ≤ 500 ppm (0.05%)

• Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 20 ppm (0.002%) (non-U.S. specification)

• Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5%

• pH: ≤ 9 (5% aqueous solution) (non-U.S. specification)

• Boiling Point: Decomposes at 300°C (1013 hPa)

• Melting Point: 370 - 425°C (decomposition)

• Density: 1.85 g/cm³ at 20°C

• Solubility: Soluble in water (65 g/L at 20°C)

• Storage: Store at +15°C to +25°C, in a tightly closed, dry, well-ventilated place away from acids

Applications:

• Molecular biology (preservation of nucleic acids)

• Biochemical research (metabolic inhibitor)

• Cell culture (bacteriostatic preservative)

• Histopathology (preparation and storage of tissue samples)

• Synthesis of various chemical compounds

Safety Information:

• Hazard Statements: H300 + H310 + H330: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed1. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. EUH032: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas1.

• Precautionary Statements: P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling1. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing1. P302 + P352 + P310: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor1. P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor1.

• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1, Met. Corr. 1, Skin Corr. 1B, STOT SE 3

Packaging:

• Size: 500g