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General Information
Revision date
2016-01-05
Product name
Hydrogen Selenide
Product Synonyms
Selenium hydride; Hydrogen selenide, anhydrous; Hydroselenic acid, anhydrous; Dihydrogen selenide; Selenium
Chemical name
Acids, inorganic, hydride
CAS No.
7783-07-5
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Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Liquefied gas Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 1 ( circulatory system , heart , liver , respiratory system , Hematopoietic System ) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 ( respiratory system ) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 2 ( Nervous System )
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. IF exposed. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN. Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs. Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists. Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Disposal
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
May cause frostbite upon sudden release of liquefied gas.
