Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2009-12-03
Product name
SELENATES or SELENITES
Product Synonyms
Na2-Se-O3, "disodium selenite", "selenious acid, disodium salt"
CAS No.
10102-18-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Analysis (testing for alkaloids); decolourising glass
supplier name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
Emergency telephone
61 7 3009 4100 (Monday - Friday 8 30am - 5 00pm; General Information
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Flammability Toxicity Body Contact Reactivity Chronic SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 RISK SAFETY ■ Toxic by inhalation. • Keep locked up. ■ Very toxic if swallowed. • Do not breathe dust. ■ Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. • Avoid contact with skin. ■ Danger of cumulative effects. • Avoid contact with eyes. ■ Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and • Wear suitable protective clothing. skin. ■ May cause SENSITISATION by skin contact. • In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. ■ Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause • Wear suitable gloves. long- term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. ■ Skin contact may produce health damage*. • Wear eye/face protection. * (limited evidence). • Use only in well ventilated areas. • Keep container in a well ventilated place. • Do not empty into drains. • To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water. • This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. • Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. • Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. • In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. • In case of accident or if you feel unwell IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show label if possible). • Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. • Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. • This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. • In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.