·  1 Identification of substance:

• Product details:
   
• Product name: Sodium Biselenite (Sodium hydrogen selenite)
   

·    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
             Description:         (CAS#)                                        
  Sodium hydrogen selenite        (CAS# 7782-82-3), 100%
   
• Identification number(s):
   
• EINECS Number: 231-966-3
   
• EU Number: 034-002-00-8

·    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description:
  T Toxic
  N Dangerous for the environment
   
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
  R 33    Danger of cumulative effects.
  R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
   
• Classification system
   
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 2
  Flammability = 0
  Reactivity = 1

·    4 First aid measures

• General information
  Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
  Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed.
  In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
   
• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
   
• After swallowing
  Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
  Seek immediate medical advice.

·    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
   
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
    resulting gases:
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Toxic metal oxide fume
   
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
   
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
   
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
   
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

·    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
   
• Information for safe handling:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
  Open and handle container with care.
   
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  The product is not flammable
   
• Storage
   
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  No special requirements.
   
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Do not store together with acids.
   
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.

·    8 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  
  Selenium and selenium compounds (as Se)
  
                        mg/m3
  ACGIH TLV             0.2
  Austria MAK           0.1
  Belgium TWA           0.2
  Denmark TWA           0.1
  Finland TWA           0.1; 0.3-STEL
  Germany MAK           0.1
  Hungary               0.1-STEL
  Ireland TLV           0.1
  Japan OEL             0.1
  Korea TLV             0.2
  Netherlands MAC-TGG   0.1
  Poland TWA            0.1; 0.3-STEL
  Sweden NGV            0.1
  Switzerland MAK-W     0.1
  United Kingdom TWA    0.1
  USA PEL               0.2
   
• Additional information: No data
   
• Personal protective equipment
   
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  Store protective clothing separately.
   
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
   
• Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
   
• Eye protection: Safety glasses
   
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
   
• Form: Powder
   
• Color: Grey
   
• Odor: Not determined
   
•                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
   
• Change in condition
   
• Melting point/Melting range:       Not determined
   
• Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
   
• Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined
   
• Flash point:                       Not applicable
   
• Ignition temperature:              Not determined
   
• Decomposition temperature:         Not determined
   
• Danger of explosion:  Product does not present an explosion hazard.
   
• Explosion limits:
   
• Lower:                             Not determined
   
• Upper:                             Not determined
   
• Vapor pressure:                    Not determined
   
• Density:                           Not determined
   
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
   
• Water:                             Not determined

·   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
   
• Materials to be avoided: Acids
   
• Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
   
• Dangerous products of decomposition: Toxic metal oxide fume

·   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
   
• Primary irritant effect:
   
• on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
   
• on the eye: Irritating effect.
   
• Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
   
• Other information (about experimental toxicology):
  Reproductive effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  Selenium may cause amyotropic lateral sclerosis, bronchial irritation, gastrointestinal distress, vasopharyngeal irritation, garlic odor on breath and sweat, metallic taste, pallor, irritability, excessive fatigue, loss of fingernails and hair, pulmonary edema, anemia and weight loss.
   
• Additional toxicological information:
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  EPA-D: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity: inadequate human and animal evidence of carcinogenicity or no data are available.
  IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
  NTP-2: Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen: limited evidence from studies in humans or sufficient evidence from studies in experimental animals.

·   12 Ecological information:

• Ecotoxical effects:
   
• Remark: Very toxic for fish
   
• General notes:
  Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
  Very toxic for aquatic organisms

·   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
   
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
   
• Un cleaned packaging:
   
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

·   14 Transport information

• DOT regulations:
   
• Hazard class:             6.1
   
• Identification number:    UN2630
   
• Packing group:            I
   
• Proper shipping name (technical name):                            Selenites
   
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
   
• ADR/RID class:            6.1 Toxic substances
   
• Item:                     55a
   
• Danger code (Kemler):     66
   
• UN-Number:                2630
   
• Description of goods:     Selenites
   
• Maritime transport IMDG:
   
• IMDG Class:               6.1
   
• UN Number:                2630
   
• Packaging group:          I
   
• Proper shipping name:     Selenites
   
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
   
• ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
   
• UN/ID Number:             2630
   
• Packaging group:          I
   
• Proper shipping name:     Selenites

·   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard information:
   
• Hazard symbols:
  T Toxic N Dangerous for the environment
   
• Risk phrases:
  23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
  33    Danger of cumulative effects.
  50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
   
• Safety phrases:
  20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
  28    After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
  45    In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
  60    This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
  61    Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
   
• National regulations
  This product is not listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.  Use of this product is restricted to research and development only.
   
• Information about limitation of use:
  For use only by technically qualified individuals.
  This product contains selenium and is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.

·   16 Other information:

Prepared by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.

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