LIQUID SELENIUM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Ingredients

Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the New Zealand Hazardous Substances and New Organisms legislation and GHS 7th Edition. HAZARD LABELLING: WARNING Ecotoxic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral and Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 • Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 • Specific Target Organ toxicity – Single Exposure Category 2 • Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Chronic Category 3 • Hazardous to Soil Organisms • Hazardous to Terrestrial Vertebrates

HSNO Classifications

6.1D, 6.6B, 6.9B, 9.1C, 9.2C, 9.3C

Physical hazards

None

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of causing genetic defects

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting harmful effects. Harmful to the soil environment. Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

Keep out of reach of children. • Read label and safety data sheet before use. • Wear eye protection. • Avoid breathing fumes/vapours. • Wash hands thoroughly after handling. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. • Avoid release to the environment.

Response

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Non-hazardous. Remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with running water. • IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. • IF IN EYES: Contact with eyes may cause irritation. Immediately flush eyes with flowing water including under the eyelids for at several minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical assistance. • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if unwell. • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store only in original container. • Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and packaging in accordance with relevant legislation. See Section 13 of this SDS Document for more information.