TELLURIUM METAL & COMPOUNDS†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 13494-80-9
Formula

Te

Synonyms

aurum paradoxum; metallum problematum

Physical Properties

Physical description Odorless, dark-gray to brown, amorphous powder or grayish-white, brittle solid.
Boiling point 1814°F Molecular weight 127.6
Freezing point/melting point 842°F Vapor pressure 0 mmHg (approx)
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 6.24 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2330
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Pre-assembled cassette with mixed cellulose ester filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron (25 or 37 mm) [MAWP025A0 or MAWP037A0]
Sampling time*

240-480 min

Sampling volume (TWA)*

480-960 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*

10-30 L

Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*

2 L/min

Analytical method instruments AAS/AES
Method reference OSHA ID-121 (fully validated)
Notes

Results are provided for the presence and amount or concentration of a specific element or elements. The stated identity of the actual sample contents (such as specific form, valence state, or compound) is based on the assumption that the material sampled is as identified by the compliance officer using available documentation of materials and processes.

Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

REL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

TLV-TWA

0.1 mg/m³ [1992]

PEL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

Notes:

The REL also applies to other tellurium compounds (as Te) except Tellurium hexafluoride and Bismuth telluride.

Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

25 mg/m³

Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021