Zinc selenide
Agent Name
Zinc selenide
CAS Number
1315-09-9
Formula
Se-Zn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
UN3283
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow solid; Insoluble in water; [Merck Index] Insoluble in water; [Hawley] Yellow powder; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a commercial phosphor; [Merck Index] Used in "windows" of infrared optical products; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; May have cumulative adverse effects to organs; Targets the liver; [Aldrich MSDS] 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 [0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. compds]
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Selenium compound, solid, n.o.s."
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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