Antimony Selenide
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Antimony Selenide
Formula: Sb2Se3
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 3, Acute toxicity - inhalation, category 3, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, category 2.
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H301 Toxic if swallowed, H331 Toxic if inhaled, H373 May cause damage to central nervous system, hair, nails and skin through prolonged or repeated oral or inhalation 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, P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell, P301+P310+P330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician, P304+P340+P311 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing, call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician, P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell, P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed, P405 Store locked up, P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: Antimony (III) Selenide
CAS#: 1315-05-5
%: 100
EC#: 215-256-0
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 medical attention.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
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 suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type of fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May release toxic fumes if involved in a fire.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Wear full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
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 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: Store in a cool, dry area. Store material tightly sealed in properly labeled containers. Protect from moisture. Do not store together with oxidizers. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV:
Antimony Selenide No exposure limit established No exposure limit established
Antimony and compounds (as Sb) 0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3
Selenium compounds (as Se) 0.2 mg/m3 0.2 mg/m3
Engineering Controls: Handle in a controlled, enclosed environment. 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: NIOSH approved respirator.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Skin Protection: Impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Pieces
Color: Gray
Odor: No data
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: 611 oC
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): No data
Solubility in H2O: Very slightly soluble
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: No data.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid moisture.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Antimony oxides, selenium oxides, hydrogen selenide.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.
Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation and possibly systemic effects including a metallic taste in the mouth, vomiting, colic, loss of appetite and weight, and diarrhea. 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:
Antimony Compounds: Fatalities from antimony poisoning are rare. Acute systemic exposure to antimony compounds may cause loss of hair, dry scaly skin, and weight loss. Damage to the heart, liver, and kidneys can occur, and death from myocardial failure may follow.
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: 3 - Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data
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: UN1549
UN Proper Shipping Name: Antimony compounds, inorganic, solid, n.o.s. (Antimony selenide)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: Yes
DSL Listed: No
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Acute toxicity - oral, category 3, Acute toxicity - inhalation, category 3, 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: 2 Flammability: 0 Physical: 0
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0
Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
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: August 2016