SODIUM AMIDE

Odorless colorless solid. Denser than water.

• Highly Flammable
• Strong Reducing Agent
• Water-Reactive
• Peroxidizable Compound

Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water and bursts into flame.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic and irritating ammonia gas may be formed. (USCG, 1999)

Ammonia gas formed by reaction of solid with moisture irritates eyes and skin. Solid causes caustic burns of eyes and skin. Ingestion burns mouth and stomach in same way as caustic soda and may cause perforation of tissue. (USCG, 1999)

SODIUM AMIDE is a powerful reducing agent. Reacts violently with oxidizing agents. Reacts violently with steam and water to form caustic NaOH and NH3 vapors [Bergstrom et al., Chem. Reviews, 12:6 1932]. May form explosive compounds in the presence of water and carbon dioxide [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980 p 826]. Liable to deflagration upon heating and friction. Forms an explosive peroxide on storage. When sodium amide and chromic anhydride are mixed together a vigorous reaction results; the same occurs with other oxidizing agents including dinitrogen tetraoxide, potassium chlorate, sodium nitrite. [Mellor 11:234 1946-47]. Reaction with 1,1-diethoxy-2- chloroethane produces sodium ethoxyacetylide, which is extremely pyrophoric [Rutledge 1968 p. 35]. Reactions with halogenated hydrocarbons may be violently explosive. Sodium amide forms toxic and flammable H2S gas with CS2. (714).

• Bases, Strong
• Nitrides, Phosphides, Carbides, and Silicides

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents

Excerpt from 139 [Substances - Water-Reactive (Emitting Flammable and Toxic Gases)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 1390 datasheet.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry soda ash, graphite, salt, or other recommended dry powder, such as dry limestone. (USCG, 1999)

Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Caustic solution formed by reaction with water can be diluted with water and/or neutralized by acetic acid. (USCG, 1999)

Goggles or face shield; dust respirator; rubber gloves and shoes. (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

INGESTION: give water or milk followed by dilute vinegar or fruit juice; do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor.

SKIN OR EYES: flood all affected areas with copious amounts of water. (USCG, 1999)

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