SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute oral toxicity: Category 3
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure): Category 2
Label Elements
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statements:
Toxic if swallowed
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements
Prevention:
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response:
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Rinse mouth
Storage:
Store locked up
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component/CAS-No:
Zinc selenide/1315-09-9
Manganese/7439-96-5
Water/7732-18-5
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact:
Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact:
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion:
Call a physician immediately. Clean mouth with water.
Most important symptoms and effects:
No information available.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available
Flash Point: No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature
Explosion Limits
Upper: No data available
Lower: No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical:
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
None known
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters:
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
NFPA
Health
3
Flammability
0
Instability
0
Physical hazards
N/A
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental Precautions:
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. See Section 12 for additional ecological information. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up:
Avoid dust formation. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for
disposal.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Storage:
Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep under nitrogen.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Component: Zinc selenide (ZnSe)
ACGIH TLV: TWA: 0.2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL: (Vacated) TWA: 0.2 mg/m3
NIOSH IDLH: IDLH: 1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.2 mg/m3
Mexico OEL (TWA): TWA: 0.2 mg/m3
Engineering Measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Dispersion
Odor: N/A
Odor Threshold: N/A
pH: N/A
Melting Point/Range: N/A
Boiling Point/Range: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability (solid,gas): N/A
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper: N/A
Lower: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Specific Gravity: N/A
Solubility insoluble
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water: N/A
Autoignition Temperature
Decomposition Temperature: N/A
Viscosity: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard: None known, based on information available
Stability: Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to air. Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None under normal use conditions
Hazardous Polymerization: No information available.
Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information:
Component Information:
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation: No information available
Sensitization: No information available
Carcinogenicity:
Component: Zinc selenide (ZnSe)
CAS-No: 1315-09-9
IARC: Not listed
NTP: Not listed
ACGIH: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
Mexico: Not listed
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Developmental Effects: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard: No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed: No information available
Endocrine Disruptor Information: No information available
Other Adverse Effects: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence and Degradability:
Insoluble in water
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation:
No information available.
Mobility:
Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods:
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
UN number: 3082
Class:9
Packing group:III
IMDG
UN number: 3082
Class:9
Packing group:III
EMS-No:
F-A, S-F
Proper shipping name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.(Zinc selenide dispersion)
Marine pollutant:
Marine pollutant
IATA
UN number: 3082
Class: 9
Packing group: III
Proper shipping name:
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.(Zinc selenide dispersion)
Further information
EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
Component: Zinc Selenide
TSCA: X
DSL: -
NDSL: X
EINECS: 215-259-7
ELINCS: -
NLP:
PICCS: -
ENCS: X
AICS: -
IECSC: X
KECL: X
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 12(b): Not applicable
SARA 313: Not applicable
Component: Zinc Selenide
CAS-No: 1315-09-9
Weight: 99.99%
SARA 313 - Threshold Values: 1.0%
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act)
Component: Zinc Selenide
CWA - Hazardous SubstancesP: -
CWA - Reportable Quantities: -
CWA - Toxic Pollutants: X
CWA - Priority Pollutants: -
Clean Air Act
Component: Zinc Selenide
HAPS Data: X
Class 1 Ozone Depletors
Class 2 Ozone Depletors: -
OSHA: Not applicable
CERCLA: Not applicable
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations:
Component: Zinc Selenide
Massachusetts: -
New Jersey: X
Pennsylvania: X
Illinois: X
Rhode Island: X
U.S. Department of Transportation:
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico-Grade: No information available