Selenium Dioxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H331, H314, H370, H372, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H301+H331

Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion Category 1 Eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Central nervous system, Respiratory system, Heart, Blood, Kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Nervous system, Respira- tory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Liver) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system, Respirato- ry system, Heart, Blood, Kidney). H372 Causes damage to organs (Nervous system, Respiratory sys- tem) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin 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

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT in- duce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately 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. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing 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

None known