Sodium selenate decahydrate
Agent Name
Sodium selenate decahydrate
CAS Number
10102-23-5
Formula
O4-Se.2Na.10H2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Selenic acid, disodium salt, decahydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN2630
Category
Other Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White crystals; mp = 35 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an insecticide and feed additive; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 18 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Selenium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, as Se
PEL (OSHA)
0.2 mg/m3, as Se
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, as Se, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
1 mg/m3, as Se
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Selenates."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: