Cupric selenate
Agent Name
Cupric selenate
CAS Number
15123-69-0
Formula
Cu.H2-O4-Se
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Copper selenate; Selenic acid, copper(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Pentahydrate: Light blue solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used to color copper and copper alloys black; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Selenium."
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, inhalable fraction, as Se (0.01 mg/m3, respirable fraction-Cu, inorganic cmpnds)
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
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Activities
Activities with risk of exposure: