Sodium Selenite Premix 1%-10%
- CAS
- 10102-18-8
- EC
- 233-267-9
- Sectors
- Animal Nutrition
Sodium Selenite Premix 1%-10% (CAS 10102-18-8) is a feed additive consisting of sodium selenite diluted with inert carriers such as calcium carbonate to a 1-10% concentration, supplied as a white, water-soluble powder for uniform selenium supplementation in livestock feeds. The active compound is a white powder, soluble in water, with molecular weight 172.94 g/mol and density exceeding water. It ensures controlled selenium delivery in formulations.
Sodium Selenite Premix 1%-10%
Applications
Primarily in animal nutrition as a feed additive for selenium supplementation, preventing deficiencies in livestock; used in infant formulas, fertilizers, and chemical processes for trace element addition in agriculture and food industries.
Safety & Risks
Toxic if ingested in large amounts; dust may irritate respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. Incompatible with oxidizers; potential for selenium oxide release on heating. Use PPE; no safety concerns at intended low doses in feeds.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg bags or drums with liners; store sealed in dry conditions; dispose rinsed containers via recycling or landfill per guidelines.