Selenium

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2025-11-03

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GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 3

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7782-49-2

Name of the chemical

Selenium

Concentration

>= 60 - <= 100

General Information

Version

6.8

Revision date

2025-11-03

Product name

Selenium

CAS No.

7782-49-2

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

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

Emergency telephone

+61 2 9037 2994

Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS08 M004 M009 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)

H331, H373, H413

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H331

Toxic if inhaled

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure Category 2 Long-term (chronic) Category 4 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H331 Toxic if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

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.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 icity - repeated exposure Long-term (chronic) : Category 4 aquatic hazard

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