Handling, Storability, and Destruction of Azides

In normal practice it is a matter of principle to manufacture only limited-size batches, sufficient for immediate needs. Ideally, the material should be used at the point of processing, thus avoiding problems (and costs) of transportation and storage. This practice is followed more consistently in Europe, especially in the U.K., and the limited amounts stored are often packaged dry and as free as 73 

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