Aluminum Selenide
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Aluminum Selenide
Formula: Al2Se3
Supplier: ESPI Metals
1050 Benson Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Telephone: 800-638-2581
Fax: 541-488-8313
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Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)
Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Acute toxicity - oral, category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, category 2.
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H300 Fatal if swallowed, H373 May cause damage to central nervous system, hair, nails and skin through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statements: P260 Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray, P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling, P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product, P301+P310+P330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician, P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell, P405 Store locked up, P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: Aluminum Selenide
CAS#: 1302-82-5
%: 100
EC#: 215-110-6
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Quickly wipe material from mouth and rinse with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Brush off any visible solids. Wash the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water, including under eyelids for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eyelids open. Seek immediate medical attention.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use Class D dry powder extinguishing agent.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May react with water liberating flammable and toxic hydrogen selenide gas. May emit toxic selenium oxide fumes under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid raising dust. Scoop or vacuum up using a vacuum system equipped with a HEPA filter. Place in properly labeled closed containers.
Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer, stream, or other bodies of water. Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Avoid creating dust. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store in tightly-sealed containers under argon. Storage containers should be properly labeled and kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Protect from water and moisture. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV:
Aluminum Selenide No exposure limit established No exposure limit established
Selenium compounds (as Se) 0.2 mg/m3 0.2 mg/m3
Appropriate Engineering Controls: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when high concentrations are present.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Pieces
Color: No data
Odor: Not determined
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: No data
Boiling Point: No data
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability: No data
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data
Vapor Density: N/A
Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 3.437 g/cc
Solubility in H2O: Decomposes
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No specific test data available.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react with water or acids liberating flammable and toxic hydrogen selenide gas.
Conditions to Avoid: No data
Incompatible Materials: Water/moisture, oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Aluminum oxides, selenium oxides, hydrogen selenide.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.
Symptoms of Exposure: Symptoms of exposure to selenium compounds may include hair and nail brittleness and loss, gastrointestinal disturbances, and central nervous system abnormalities. May cause a garlic-like odor to the breath and sweat.
Acute and Chronic Effects:
Aluminum: There is strong evidence that aluminum (compounds) can cause irritation following exposure via either inhalation or injection. Modest evidence of an effect exists for reproductive toxicity following oral exposure, for neurological toxicity following either oral or injection exposure, and for bone toxicity following injection exposure. All other effects were judged to be supported by either limited evidence or no clear evidence at all.1
Selenium Compounds: Inhalation of selenium compounds may cause respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular effects, as well as irritation of the skin and eyes. Fatalities following inhalation exposure to selenium compounds have not been reported. Most of the information concerning effects in humans following exposure to selenium and selenium compounds is for exposure via ingestion. Symptoms of chronic selenium toxicity may include hair and nail brittleness and loss, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rash, garlic breath odor, fatigue, irritability, nervous system abnormalities, and possible damage to heart and liver. Water-soluble selenium compounds are probably more toxic than elemental selenium. Selenium is an essential trace element in humans and animals.
Acute Toxicity: No data
Carcinogenicity: NTP: Not identified as carcinogenic IARC: Not identified as carcinogenic
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: LC50 Salmo gairdneri (Rainbow trout) 8,100 ppb/96 hr /Selenium salts
Persistence and Degradability: No data
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data
Mobility in Soil: No data
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: UN3283
UN Proper Shipping Name: Selenium compound, solid, n.o.s. (Aluminum Selenide)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: Yes
DSL Listed: No
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Acute toxicity - oral, category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, category 2, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard, category 1, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard, category 1.
WHMIS 2015 Classification: Acute toxicity, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Physical: 1
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Instability: 1
Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
1Krewski et al. (2007) Human Health Risk Assessment for Aluminum, Aluminum Oxide, and Aluminum Hydroxide, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2782734/
The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals
Revised/Reviewed: June 2015