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Selenium sulfide MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Selenium sulfide
Catalog Codes: 191119
CAS#: 7488-56-4
RTECS: VS8925000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Selenium
sulfide
CI#: Not available.
Synonym:
Chemical Name: Not available.
Chemical Formula: SeS2
Contact Information:
Nile chemicals
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Mumbai 400009 INDIA
Tel No: 91-022-66313162
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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Selenium sulfide 7488-56-4 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Selenium
sulfide: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 139 mg/kg [Rat].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Severe
over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by
redness, watering, and itching.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to
lungs. Repeated or prolonged exposure
to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to an
highly toxic material may produce general
deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any
contact lenses. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
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Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and
thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running
water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices,
creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an
emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an
anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in
a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing
such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing,
perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical
attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the
tissues are damaged, a possible indication that
the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not
conclusive. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be
combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not
available.
Flash Points: Not available.
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
available.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not
available. Risks of explosion of the product in
presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam.
Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to
put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Be careful that the product is not present at a
concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local
authorities.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Keep locked up Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
containers pose a fire risk, evaporate
the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do
not ingest. Do not breathe dust. In case of
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insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested,
seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Storage:
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing
material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a
cool, well-ventilated place. Highly toxic or infectious materials should be
stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or
room.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to keep airborne levels below recommended
exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained
breathing apparatus should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be
sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
Exposure Limits:
TWA: 0.2 (mg/m3) Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid.
(Powdered solid.)
Odor: Not available.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 143.08 g/mole
Color: Yellow to red.
pH (1% soln/water): Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: 121.5°C (250.7°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 3.2 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in cold water.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
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Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Not
available.
Incompatibility with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization: No.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Eye contact.
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 139 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans: The
substance is toxic to lungs.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Very hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin
contact (irritant).
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However,
long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are more toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: CLASS 6.1:
Poisonous material.
Identification: : Selenium sulfide :
UN2657 PG: II
Special Provisions for Transport: Not
available.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
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Federal and State Regulations:
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which
the State of California has found to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under
the statute: Selenium sulfide California prop. 65:
This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of
California has found to cause cancer which would require
a warning under the statute: Selenium sulfide TSCA 8(b) inventory: Selenium
sulfide
Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by
definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada):
CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic
effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R25- Toxic if swallowed. R38- Irritating to skin. R41- Risk of serious damage
to eyes.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 3
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 3
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate. Splash goggles.
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