Molybdenum diselenide
Agent Name
Molybdenum diselenide
CAS Number
12058-18-3
Formula
Mo-Se2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Molybdenum selenide; Molybdenum selenide (MoSe2); [ChemIDplus] Molybdenum (IV) selenide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dark grey odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solid lubricant; [Hawley]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Molybdenum."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.2 mg/m3, as Se
PEL (OSHA)
0.2 mg/m3, as Se
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, as Se, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
1 mg/m3, as Se
Explanatory Notes
For TLV, see "Molybdenum and compounds."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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