General Information
Revision date
2016-01-07
Product name
Sodium Selenite
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Restricted Application
Emergency telephone
Associated Agency
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Pestell Minerals & Ingredients Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
qa@pestell.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H317, H331, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Hazard Identification Label
Hazard statements
Identification Label Class Category Description Applicable to Acute Toxicity‐Oral Category 2 Acute Toxicity‐Inhalation Category 3 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Hazard to Aquatic Life ‐ Acute Toxicity Category 2 Hazard to Aquatic Life ‐ Chronic Toxicity Category 2 In acid solution, forms sodium hydrogen selenite, which is more toxic and classified as
Health hazards
2 When concentration is high, causes lasting harm. Flammability 0 Non‐flammable in air Reactivity 0 Stable under normal conditions Special Hazard No Acute toxicity symptoms: Upper respiratory tract/eye/membrane irritation, headache, dizziness, expiratory air with garlic smell, etc. Causes dermatitis in contact with skin. This substance is toxic to aquatic life, and may bio‐accumulate in fish and plants along
Hazard pictograms
Number GHS06 GHS09
Signal word
DANGER Signal Word/Hazard Statements (GHS): Code Description DANGER H300 Fatal if swallowed Toxic if inhaled H331 H317 May cause an allergic reaction Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H411
Precautionary statements
GHS) Code Description P233 Keep container tightly closed. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash the whole body thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well‐ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
GHS) P301+P310 If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P304+P311 If inhaled: Call a poison center/doctor. P302+P352 If on skin: wash with plenty of water. P321 Specific treatment (see First‐aid Measures on this SDS). P330 Rinse mouth. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. Safe Storage (GHS): P403+P233 Store in a well‐ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
GHS) P501 Disposal of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations.
Other physicochemical hazards
extremely toxic chemical substance in China. In contact with strong acid, releases selenium dioxide gas. Human ingesting 1g of this substance orally can cause poisoning death.
Environmental hazards
with the food chain.
