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(1) It is normally unstable and readily undergoes violent change without detonating. Regulations for Reactivity with Water § 261.23(a) (2) It reacts violently with water. (3) It forms potentially explosive mixtures with water. (4) When mixed with water, it generates toxic gases, vapors or fumes in a quantity sufficient to present a danger to human health or the environment. Letters/Memoranda • CHEMICAL AGENTS GB, VX, AND HD AT MUNITIONS DISPOSAL FACILITY • REGULATION AND DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SODIUM AZIDE Regulations for Cyanide/Sulfide Reactivity § 261.23(a) (5) It is a cyanide or sulfide bearing waste which, when exposed to pH conditions between 2 and 12.5, can generate toxic gases, vapors or fumes in a quantity sufficient to present a danger to human health or the environment. Letters/Memoranda • WITHDRAWAL OF CYANIDE AND SULFIDE GUIDANCE • HAZARDOUS WASTE TESTING ISSUES Regulations for Explosives § 261.23(a) (6) It is capable of detonation or explosive reaction if it is subjected to a strong initiating source or if heated under confinement. (7) It is readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or reaction at standard temperature and pressure. 21

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