Sodium selenite pentahydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : crystalline Color : colourless Odor : odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Category 2, Oral or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 2, Inhalation Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Skin sensitisation, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.