Selenium chloride
Agent Name
Selenium chloride
CAS Number
10025-68-0
Formula
Cl2-Se2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Diselenium dichloride; Selenium monochloride; [ChemIDplus] Selenium (I) chloride; [MSDSonline] UN2922
Category
Other Inorganic Compounds
Description
Deep red liquid; [Merck Index] Red-brown liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] 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, as Se, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
1 mg/m3, as Se
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
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
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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