Selenium sulfide
Agent Name
Selenium sulfide
CAS Number
7446-34-6
Formula
S-Se
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Exsel; Selenium monosulfide; Selenium sulfide (SeS); Selenium sulphide; Selensulfid [German]; Selsun; Sulfur selenide (SSe); [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Other Inorganic Compounds
Description
Orange-yellow solid with a faint odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Veterinary medication for topical eczemas and dermatomycoses; [Merck Index]
Comments
Toxic by ingestion; May cause injury to eyes; [HSDB] See "Selenium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, as Se
PEL (OSHA)
0.2 mg/m3, as Se
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
1 mg/m3, as Se
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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