Selenium dioxide

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2024-03-04

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GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

231-194-7/7446-08-4

Name of the chemical

Selenium dioxide

Concentration

<=100%

Listed in

General Information

Version

6.5

Revision date

2024-03-04

Product name

Selenium dioxide

CAS No.

7446-08-4

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses

Emergency telephone

+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994

Icons in SDS

GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H331, H373, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H301+H331

Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), H373 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

Vesicant

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