SAFETY DATA SHEETSECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Product name:​ Component M1
Contact:
Elixirgen Scientific, Inc.
855 N. Wolfe St., Suite 631
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: +1 443-869-5420
https://elixirgensci.com
SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONGHS classification of the substance/mixture:
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements:
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Other hazards which do not result in the classification or are not covered by the GHS:None.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS​ ​SUBSTANCE
Chemical Name
Sodium selenite

CAS-No10102-18-8

EINECS-No-

Weight %<0.00001

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of necessary measures.
Inhalation:
Not expected to be an inhalation hazard under anticipated conditions ofnormal use of this material. Consult a physician if necessary.
Skin contact:
May cause skin irritation. Immediately flush with plenty of water.
Eye contact:
May cause eye irritation. Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion;
No recognized ingestion hazard. If swallowed, drink plenty of water. Get
immediate medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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Suitable extinguishing media:
This product is non-flammable. Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam dry-chemical, orcarbon dioxide.
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters:
Wear suitable protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes and self-contained
breathing apparatus.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
For personal protection use safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves.
Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Dispose contaminated material as waste according tosection 13.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. No special precautions are necessary if usedappropriately.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store at -20ºC until use. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limits:
Chemical Name

OSHA PEL

Sodium selenite

0.2 mg/m​3

OSHA PEL(Ceiling)
none

ACGIH OEL
(TWA)
0.2 mg/m​3

ACGIH OEL(STEL)none

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Engineering measures:
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal protective equipment:
Hand protection:
Impervious gloves.
Eyes:
Safety goggles or splash guard safety glasses.
Body:
Lab coat and gloves.
Respiratory:
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
Hygiene measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Environmental exposure control:
Prevent product from entering drains.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Odor:
Odor threshold:pH:
Melting point/freezing point:
Initial boiling point and boiling range:
Flash point:
Evaporation rate:
Flammability (solid, gas):
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:
Vapor pressure:
Vapor density:
Relative density:
Solubility(ies):
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:
Auto-ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature:
Viscosity:
Explosive properties:
Oxidizing properties:

Aqueous solution.
None.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
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No data available.
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No data available.
No data available.
No data available.

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity:

Stable under recommended transport and storageconditions.
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Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Hazardous reaction has not been reported.
Conditions to avoid:
Heat.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: None under normal use conditions.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
Chemical Name
Sodium selenite

LD50 (oral,rat/mouse)= 7 mg/kg (Rat)

LD50 (dermal,rat/rabbit)
no data available

LC50 (inhalation,rat/mouse)no data available

Routes of exposure:
Skin:
Eyes:
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Carcinogenic effects:
Mutagenic effects:
Reproductive toxicity:
Sensitization:
Target Organ Effects:

May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons.
May cause eye irritation with susceptible persons.
May be harmful by inhalation.
May be harmful if swallowed.
None.
None.
None
None.
No known effects under normal use conditions.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity:
Ecotoxicity:
Bioaccumulative potential:
Mobility in soil:
Other adverse effects:

No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
No data available.
None.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Disposal methods: ​Dispose of waste in accordance to applicable national, regional, or local
regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

4DOT (US)Not dangerous goods.
IMDG
Not dangerous goods.
IATA
Not dangerous goods.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Component
Sodium selenite
10102-18-8 (<0.00001)

TSCA
ListedUS Federal Regulations
SARA 313
This product contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to the notification requirements ofsection 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. This law
requires certain manufacturers to report on annual emissions of specified chemicals and chemicalcategories. Please note that if you repackage, or otherwise redistribute, this product to industrial
customers, a notice similar to this one should be sent to those customers:
Chemical Name
Sodium selenite

CAS-No10102-18-8

Weight %<0.00001

SARA 313 – Threshold Values
1.0

Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 6)This product contains the following HAPs:
Chemical Name
Sodium selenite

CAS-No10102-18-8

Weight %<0.00001

HAPS data
Present (including any unique chemical
substance that contains Selenium aspart of its infrastructure)

U.S. State Regulations
ChemicalName

Massachusetts- RTK

New Jersey- RTK

Pennsylvania- RTK

Illinois RTK

RhodeIsland RTK5

Sodium
selenite

Listed-ListedListedListedCalifornia Proposition 65
This product does not contain chemicals listed under Proposition 65 chemicals.

WHMIS hazard classNon-controlled.
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS
contains all of the information requiredby the CPR
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The information provided herein is based on sources believed to be reliable as of 10/15/2018 andpertains only to the material designated. Elixirgen Scientific, Inc. makes no warranty orrepresentation to its completeness, accuracy, or currency, and assumes no liability resulting fromits use. This material is intended for use by persons with pertinent technical skills for its
intended use, the product’s safe use, and the product’s proper disposal. Disposal of hazardous
material may be subjected to federal, state or local laws or regulations.
Restriction of use:

For research use only.

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