Selenium
CAS 7782-49-2 · Se
Hazard classDanger — Toxic, Health hazard
PictogramsToxicHealth hazard
H-statements- H331 Toxic if inhaled
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Plating agentIntermediateFuel agents
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL *: TWA 0.2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL *: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 , [*Note: The REL and PEL also apply to other selenium 9102 (II-7) S compounds (as Se) except Selenium hexafluoride.]
IDLH 1 mg/m3 (as Se)Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsSELENIUM · 7782-49-2 · Elemental selenium · Selenium elemental · Selenium, elemental · Vandex · Selen · Gray selenium
Molecular weight78.97 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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