Sodium selenate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately, and launder thoroughly before reusing. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position.

After inhalation

Remove affected person from the immediate area. Ensure supply of fresh air. Irregular breathing/no breathing: artificial respiration. Call a doctor immediately.

After skin contact

When in contact with the skin, clean with soap and water.

After eye contact

Separate eyelids, wash the eyes thoroughly with water (15 min.). Seek medical assistance.

After ingestion

Call in a physician immediately and show him the Safety Data Sheet. Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Administer vitamin C as antidote and cause immediate vomiting. Toxic effect is superior to acid effect.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Product itself is non-combustible; adapt fire extinguishing measures to surrounding areas.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of combustion evolution of dangerous gases possible.

Advice for firefighters

Use self-contained breathing apparatus. The product is highly hygroscopic. Fire residues and contaminated firefighting water must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations. Wear protective clothing.

Accidental release measures

For non-emergency personnel

Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Remove persons to safety. Avoid dust formation. Use breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/aerosol.

For emergency responders

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Take up mechanically. Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling

Provide good ventilation at the work area (local exhaust ventilation, if necessary). Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. If workplace exposure limits are exceeded, respiratory protection approved for this particular job must be worn.

General protective and hygiene measures

Do not eat, drink or smoke during work time. Keep away from foodstuffs and beverages. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Do not inhale dust. Store work clothing separately. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Provide eye wash fountain in work area. Have emergency shower available.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Avoid formation of dust. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures and storage conditions

Keep container tightly closed and dry in a cool, well-ventilated place. Protect from atmospheric moisture and water. Product is hygroscopic.

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels

Store product in closed containers. Keep only in the original container.

Advice on storage assembly

Do not store together with foodstuffs. Keep away from water. Do not store together with: Metals which are attacked by an alkaline medium. Oxidizing agents

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2630

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

SELENATES

Chemical name:

sodium selenate

Language:

English

Labels:

6.1 + Symbol "fish and tree"

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2630

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

SELENATES

Chemical name:

sodium selenate

Language:

English

Labels:

6.1 + Symbol "fish and tree"

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2630

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

SELENATES

Chemical name:

sodium selenate

Labels:

6.1 + Symbol "fish and tree"

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2630

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

SELENATES

Chemical name:

sodium selenate

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

If workplace exposure limits are exceeded, a respiration protection approved for this particular job must be worn. Short term: filter apparatus, Filter P3

Eye / face protection

Tightly fitting safety glasses (EN 166).

Hand protection

Sufficient protection is given wearing suitable protective gloves checked according to i.e. EN 374, in the event of risk of skin contact with the product . Check in any case suitability of protective glove for the specific workplace conditions (e.g. mechanical resistance, product compatibility, antistatic properties). Adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions and information relating to the use, storage, care and replacement of protective gloves.

Appropriate Material       Neoprene category III, EN 374 AKL, EN388:2003 3121

Other

Acid-resistant protective clothing

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No data available.

Chemical stability

No data available.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available.

Conditions to avoid

The product is highly hygroscopic. Aqueous solutions react alkaline.

Incompatible materials

Metals which are attacked by an alkaline medium. Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

At strong heating, decomposition under selenium dioxide formation may occur.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company.

Packaging

Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleansing may be taken for reuse. Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in agreement with the regional waste disposal company.