Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
6.7
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Sodium selenite
CAS No.
10102-18-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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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)
H300+H330, H315, H317, H319, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H330
Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitisation Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 + H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Supplemental label elements
AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
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 (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard
