Product Name: Selenium Gluconate
Synonyms: D-Gluconic acid, selenium salt; Selenogluconic acid
Recommended Use: Dietary supplement ingredient, research applications
Supplier: Manufacturer or distributor information, address, emergency phone contact
Chemical Formula: C12H22O14Se
CAS Number: 6109-46-6
Molecular Weight: 445.22 g/mol
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity - Oral (Category 3), Eye Irritation (Category 2A)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Toxic if swallowed; causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust; do not eat, drink, or smoke while using; wash thoroughly after handling; wear protective gloves/eye protection; contact a poison center if feeling unwell
Pictograms: Skull and crossbones, exclamation mark
Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, skin contact, inhalation, eye contact
Substance: Selenium Gluconate
Purity: 98% or higher
Hazardous Components: Selenium compound present at specified concentrations
Adulterants/Additives: None (Vegan/Vegetarian grade, animal-free origin)
Impurities: Trace metal contaminants controlled under food/pharma guidelines
General Advice: Get medical attention for any symptoms or overexposure
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash exposed skin with soap and water
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately under running water for at least fifteen minutes
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical care
Symptoms: Nausea, headache, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, eye discomfort
Medical Attention: Monitor for selenium poisoning if large amounts are swallowed, provide supportive care as required
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, foam, or water spray
Specific Hazards: Product might release toxic fumes under fire conditions such as selenium oxides or carbon oxides
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical protective clothing
Special Procedures: Avoid inhaling combustion gases; keep run-off water out of drains
Unusual Fire Hazards: Fine dust in air forms explosion hazard when exposed to strong ignition sources
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, ventilate area, isolate spill
Protective Equipment: Use gloves, eye protection, dust mask or respirator
Spill Response: Sweep or vacuum up material, minimize dust, transfer to appropriate containers for disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, or drains
Clean-up Methods: Wash area with water after complete removal of solid, collect contaminated wash water for disposal
Safe Handling Advice: Handle in a fume hood or well-ventilated area, avoid creating dust or aerosols, avoid contact with eyes or skin, prevent ingestion
Storage Requirements: Store in a tightly closed original container, dry environment, at room temperature, away from incompatible substances such as strong acids or bases
Packaging: Keep container tightly sealed, use food or pharma-grade containers if intended for supplement use, label all containers clearly
Incompatibilities: Do not store near oxidizers, acids, or materials sensitive to selenium compounds
Occupational Exposure Limits: Selenium compounds (OSHA PEL: 0.2 mg/m³ TWA; ACGIH TLV: 0.2 mg/m³ TWA)
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust ventilation in processing/handling areas
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles
Skin Protection: Impermeable gloves (nitrile, neoprene), lab coat or apron
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or NIOSH-approved respirator if airborne concentrations exceed limits
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat or drink until hands are clean
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: 4.0-7.0 (1% solution in water)
Melting Point/Range: No data (decomposes before melting)
Boiling Point: Decomposes at high temperature
Solubility: Easily soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Relative Density: 1.75–1.95 (estimated)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Flammability: Not flammable
Explosive Properties: No risk of explosion under normal storage; dust in air may explode
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions for long-term use
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, humidity, light, open flames, generation of airborne dust
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong acids or bases, metallic powders
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Selenium oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide on combustion
Polymerization: No risk of hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: May cause severe gastrointestinal distress on ingestion, toxic at high doses; estimates for oral LD50 (rat): 7–25 mg/kg for selenium compounds
Chronic Toxicity: Long-term exposure linked to selenosis (neurological and gastrointestinal effects): symptoms include garlic breath, hair loss, nail changes, nerve damage; high intake can affect liver and kidney
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as human carcinogen (IARC, OSHA, NTP)
Mutagenicity: No data for selenium gluconate; related selenium compounds not mutagenic at low doses
Reproductive Toxicity: Data insufficient for this form; excessive selenium intake known to impact female and male fertility
Skin/Eye Irritation: May cause mild to moderate irritation
Sensitization: No known allergic or sensitizing potential reported
Toxicity to Aquatic Life: Selenium compounds can be highly toxic to aquatic organisms, bioaccumulate in food chains, result in reproductive toxicity in birds/fish
Persistence/Degradability: Does not degrade quickly; selenium is a naturally occurring element and persists
Bioaccumulative Potential: May accumulate in organisms/bioaccumulation reported in aquatic environments
Mobility: Moderately soluble, may leach to groundwater
Other Effects: Potential for environmental contamination increases with improper disposal of quantities above microgram-per-liter levels
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose via licensed hazardous waste contractor; do not discharge into sewer systems
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers thoroughly and treat as chemical waste
Recycling: No established recycling methods for this compound
Legal Requirements: Follow all local, regional, national, and international requirements regarding chemical or supplement waste
Special Precautions: Prevent environmental releases, avoid landfill without pre-approval from regulatory authority
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for ground or air transport under standard conventions for most forms
Proper Shipping Name: Selenium compound, organic, not regulated for small quantities or packed tablets
Hazard Class: Not applicable for finished product
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Secure packaging to prevent breakage; limit releases of dust during transport
Other Transport Requirements: Provide detailed product labels and ensure documents available during customs/transit inspection
International Inventories: Selenium compounds typically listed on chemical inventories such as TSCA, EINECS, DSL, ENCS
OSHA Regulation: Regulated as toxic under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US), workplace exposure limits enforced
FDA Regulation: Classified as dietary supplement ingredient in specific forms; GRAS status not universally recognized
EU Legislation: Approved for use in food supplements within recommended selenium intake limits (European Food Safety Authority; Regulation (EC) No 1170/2009)
Hazard Communication: GHS-compliant labeling, SDS available upon request, proper hazard symbols on packaging
Additional Regulations: Complies with vegan/vegetarian standards for clean-label supplements; animal testing not performed for vegan-grade product
Providing high-quality chemical products and logistics solutions for global trade partners.
