Material Safety Data Sheet
Diethyl azodicarboxylate
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Diethyl azodicarboxylate 
Catalog Numbers: SC-18812

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#1972-28-7
Chemical Name: Diethyl azodicarboxylate
Percent  98%min
EINECS/ELINCS:217-821-7
Hazard Symbols: F, Xn
Risk Phrases: R5;R11;R20;R36/37/38;R48/20;R63;R65;R67

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
 GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation
Hazard pictograms   GHS07
Signal word Warning
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
                  present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P321Specific treatment (see on this label).
P405Store locked up.
P501Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
                  Regulations
3.3Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable
vPvB: Not applicable

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

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.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses.
Skin: Wear safety chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Liquid
 Color: Orange
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 106°C 13mm Hg
Melting point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: 85°C
Danger of Explosion: Product is not explosive; Heating may cause an explosion.
Decomposition Temperature: >100°C（SADT）
Specific Gravity/Density (at 20°C) : 1.106  g/cm³
Molecular Formula: C6H10N2O4
Molecular Weight: 174.16

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:Incompatible materials, light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents, Air, Heat
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Possibly Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
Hazardous Polymerization:Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:     
CAS#1972-28-7:
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 1972-28-7:
Carcinogenicity:
Diethyl azodicarboxylate,98%min- Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
PackingGroup : III
RIDADR: 3233

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Nor available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Dispose of in a manner consistent  with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3233               IMDG: 3233                    IATA: 3233
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Diethyl azodicarboxylate       IMDG: Diethyl azodicarboxylate        IATA: Diethyl azodicarboxylate
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1                    IMDG: 6.1                             IATA: 6.1  
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III                      IMDG: III                             IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                       IMDG Marine pollutant: no                 IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
 no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: Not available.
           Risk Phrases:
                  R5 Heating may cause an explosion
                  R11Highly flammable.
                  R20Harmful by inhalation.
                  R36/37/38  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
                  R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
                  R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
                  R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
            Safety Phrases:
                  S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
                  S36/37  Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
                  S62If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 
                            

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.