Danger GHS06GHS09 NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium selenite

Also known as: EINECS 233-267-9, Selenite sodium, UNII-HIW548RQ3W

CAS 10102-18-8

Sodium selenite (CAS 10102-18-8) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H331; H300; H317; H411. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
33
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 9 fields
Name
Sodium selenite
CAS Number
10102-18-8
DTXSID
DTXSID0032077
Molecular Formula
2Na.H2O3Se
InChI Key
BVTBRVFYZUCAKH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Monoisotopic Mass
175.896454
Synonyms
EINECS 233-267-9Selenite sodiumUNII-HIW548RQ3W

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Acute Tox. 3 *; Acute Tox. 2 *; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Chronic 2H331; H300; H317; H411GHS06; GHS09Danger

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
Short-term EffectsThe substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the liver, heart, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. Medical observation is indicated.
Long-term EffectsRepeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system, bone and blood. See Notes.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
No specific technical function

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residueEUCPCat
Europe; supplementsEUCPCat
Europe; food_additive; supplementsEUCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 33 of 33 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
=0.11mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
HIW548RQ3WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
HIW548RQ3WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
HIW548RQ3WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
HIW548RQ3WUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=15ppmLELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=5000mg/m3LELinhalationRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.34mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.6mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=2mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=4mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=6ppmLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=7.5ppmLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=30ppmLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.048mg/kg bw/dayLOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=0.09mg/kg bw/dayLOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=0.5ppmLOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=192mg/kg bw/dayLOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=0.12mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.14mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.2mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.35mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.36mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.4mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.5mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.68mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.756mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.9mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
>=1.6mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralMouseToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=2mg/kg bw/dayNOAELinjectionRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=0.17mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB_HESS
=1.44mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
=7mg/LNOELoralMouseToxValDB_ECOTOX

Showing 33 of 33 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredSodium selenite233-267-9ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
1%
Category
Antioxidant
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL SODIUM SELENITE
ChEMBL Phase
3
Adverse Events
145
Bioactivity
1
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for Sodium selenite?

Sodium selenite (CAS 10102-18-8) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Acute Tox. 3 *; Acute Tox. 2 *; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Chronic 2 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H331; H300; H317; H411. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for Sodium selenite?

Sodium selenite has 33 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.11 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.

What regulatory lists include Sodium selenite?

Sodium selenite appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue, Europe; supplements, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Sodium selenite used in cosmetics?

Yes, Sodium selenite is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Sodium Selenite. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Sodium selenite come from?

Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Sodium selenite have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Sodium selenite is classified GHS Danger (H331, H300, H317, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 1%.

Is Sodium selenite used outside industrial chemicals?

Sodium selenite also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.