Diethyltelluride
Agent Name
Diethyltelluride
CAS Number
627-54-3
Formula
C4-H10-Te
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
1,1'-Tellurobisethane; Diethyl telluride; Diethyltellurium; Ethyl telluride; Ethane, 1,1'-tellurobis-; [ChemIDplus] Ethane, tellurobis-; Ethyltelluride; [Health Council of the Netherlands] UN2929
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Tellurium)
Description
Yellow liquid; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS]
Comments
Causes impaired liver function tests, dermatitis, and weight loss in 30-day intermittent inhalation studies (mammal species not specified); [RTECS] Pyrophoric; Reacts with water evolving flammable gases; Highly toxic by inhalation; Toxic by ingestion; Symptoms of inhalation may include irritation, garlic odor, metallic taste, drowsiness, nausea, blood disorders, paralysis, and brain damage; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS] See "Tellurium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as Te
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Te
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as Te
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 24 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic liquid, flammable, organic, n.o.s."
NFPA
burn readily
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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