Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Tellurium
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Tellurium
- CBnumber: CB3853069
- CAS: 13494-80-9
- EINECS Number: 236-813-4
- Synonyms: TELLURIUM METAL;Tellurium powder
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Hazard statements
H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Substance
- Product name: Tellurium
- Synonyms: TELLURIUM METAL;Tellurium powder
- CAS: 13494-80-9
- EC number: 236-813-4
- MF: Te
- MW: 127.6
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceShow this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaUse extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Tellurium oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
2
0
0
| HEALTH | 2 | Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Avoid generation of dusts.
Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handlingWork under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1D: Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters| ['Component', 'CAS-No.', 'Value', 'Control\nparameters', 'Basis'] | ['tellurium', '13494-80-\n9', 'PC-TWA', '0.1 mg/m3', 'Occupational exposure limits for\nhazardous agents in the\nworkplace - Chemical\nhazardous agents.'] |
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8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsImmediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical stateShot
- b) Colorgray
- c) OdorNo data available
- d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: 450 °C - lit.
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling range990 °C - lit.
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)The product is not flammable.
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash pointNot applicable
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pH0.5 (20°C in H2O)
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubility0.0017 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- slightly soluble
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNot applicable for inorganic substances
- o) Vapor pressure0Pa at 25℃
- p) Density6.24 g/mL at 25 °C - lit.
- Relative density6.232
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Solubilityinsoluble in H2O, benzene, CS2
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
10.1 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.3 Conditions to avoid
no information available
10.4 Incompatible materials
Zinc, cadmium, Sodium/sodium oxides, Potassium, Strong acids, Strong bases, Halogens
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - > 5,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 2.42 mg/l - aerosol (OECD Test Guideline 403)
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 2.42 mg/l - aerosol (OECD Test Guideline 403)
Dermal: No data available
Skin - reconstructed human epidermis (RhE)
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 439)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 439)
Eyes - Chicken eye
Result: No eye irritation (OECD Test Guideline 438)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: No eye irritation (OECD Test Guideline 438)
Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
Result: positive (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Result: positive (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
May damage the unborn child.
Suspected of damaging fertility.
Studies indicating a hazard to babies during the lactation period
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Suspected of damaging fertility.
Studies indicating a hazard to babies during the lactation period
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - 13 Weeks - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level) - >= 100 mg/kg
RTECS: WY2625000
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Central nervous system depression
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
The following applies to tellurium compounds in general: after oral uptake, the compound is mostly reduced to metallic tellurium and subsequently eliminated with the faeces (blue- grey). After inhalation or ingestion: metallic taste, dryness in mouth. Possible in extreme cases: gastrointestinal complaints, cyanosis, unconsciousness, collapse, in some cases risk of liver and kidney damage.
RTECS: WY2625000
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Central nervous system depression
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
The following applies to tellurium compounds in general: after oral uptake, the compound is mostly reduced to metallic tellurium and subsequently eliminated with the faeces (blue- grey). After inhalation or ingestion: metallic taste, dryness in mouth. Possible in extreme cases: gastrointestinal complaints, cyanosis, unconsciousness, collapse, in some cases risk of liver and kidney damage.
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish semi-static test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 5.79 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic (OECD Test Guideline 202) invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - > 11.7 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria static test EC50 - activated sludge - 320 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 5.79 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic (OECD Test Guideline 202) invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - > 11.7 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria static test EC50 - activated sludge - 320 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA-DGR: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA-DGR: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
14.7 Incompatible materials
Zinc, cadmium, Sodium/sodium oxides, Potassium, Strong acids, Strong bases, Halogens
Further information: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Further information: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.