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CAS Number: 13494-80-9
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93-5224
Tellurium › Tellurium broken ingot (99.99+%)| CAS Number: | 13494-80-9 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00134062 |
| Molecular Formula: | Te |
| Molecular Weight: | 127.60 |
| Chemical Formula: | Te |
| Color and Form: | |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 449.5°C, boiling point 989.8°C, density 6.24
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Tellurium broken ingot (99.99+%) |
| Product Number: | 93-5224 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 13494-80-9 |
| Formula: | Te |
| EINECS Number: | 236-813-4 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | Tellur |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 13494-80-9 | 100 | 0.1mg/m3 (as Te) | 0.1mg/m3 (as Te) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion of moderate amounts may be fatal. Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation may cause garlic odor of breath, metallic taste, headache and nausea. May cause harm to the unborn child. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin |
| Eye Contact: | May cause mild to moderate irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | The dust may cause mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation of dust may cause garlic odor of breath, metallic taste, sleepiness, headache and nausea. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic by ingestion. Ingestion of only moderate amounts of tellurium dust may lead to nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and death. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Toxic by ingestion. Harmful by inhalation. Dust may cause garlic odor of breath, metallic taste, sleepiness, headache and nausea. May cause harm to the unborn child. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to dust may cause drowsiness and loss of appetite. Reproductive effector in animal studies by RTECS criteria. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | (For dust) Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | The material is in the form of a metal ingot. Skin exposure is not an issue. |
| Inhalation: | (For dust) Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | The material is in the form of a metal ingot. Ingestion is an unlikely occurrence. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required for this material. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Potentially combustible as fine dust. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air under some conditions. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Not applicable; material is a metal ingot. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | No special storage or handling conditions required. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | If in the form of a fine dust, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If handling material in the form of a fine dust and ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | |
| Molecular Weight: | 127.6 |
| Melting Point: | 449.5°C |
| Boiling Point: | 989.8°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1mm (520 °C) |
| Specific Gravity: | 6.24 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Mixtures of fine dust with air in contact with an ignition source. |
| Incompatibility: | Oxidizing agents, active metals and halogens |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: >5 gm/kg. Inhalation (rat); LC50: >2420 mg/m3/4H. Intratracheal (rat); LCLo: 200 mg/kg. Oral (rabbit); LD50: 67 mg/kg. Oral (guinea pig); LD50: 45 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 3300 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 1693 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 6064 mg/kg. Intramuscular (rat); TDLo: 13 mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Toxic Solids, Inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | III |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 3288 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Toxic Solids, Inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | P-6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | III |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 3288 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 12/12/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 12/23/2011 |
