Tellurium hexafluoride
RTECS #
WY2800000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
241.60
Molecular Formula
F6Te
Synonyms
Tellurium hexafluoride (ACGIH:OSHA)
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhalation/guinea pig | Lowest published lethal concentration: 5 ppm/4H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | ATXKA8 18,140,1960 |
| inhalation/guinea pig | lowest published toxic concentration: 50 mg/m3/1H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | HBTME* -,815,2007 |
| inhalation/mouse | lowest published toxic concentration: 50 mg/m3/1H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | HBTME* -,815,2007 |
| inhalation/mouse | Lowest published lethal concentration: 5 ppm/1H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | ATXKA8 18,140,1960 |
| inhalation/rabbit | Lowest published lethal concentration: 5 ppm/4H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | ATXKA8 18,140,1960 |
| inhalation/rabbit | lowest published toxic concentration: 50 mg/m3/1H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | HBTME* -,815,2007 |
| inhalation/rat | Lowest published lethal concentration: 5 ppm/4H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | ATXKA8 18,140,1960 |
| inhalation/rat | lowest published toxic concentration: 50 mg/m3/1H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema | HBTME* -,815,2007 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 0.02 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3 | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-Not classifiable as a human carcinogen | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | ENTOX* -,140,2005 | |
| TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | HBTME* ,815,2007 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) | DTLVS* 3,246,1971 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.1 mg(Te)/m3), JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.1 mg(Te)/m3), MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 0.1 mg(Te)/m3, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg(Te)/m3), MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-EC | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JUN2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 0.06 ppm (0.6 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3), FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANY | MAK 1 mg(F)/m3, inhal, 2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARY | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, short term exposure limit 10 mg(F)/m3, Skin, SEP2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3), 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 0.1 mg(Te)/m3, 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg(Te)/m3), 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 0.1 mg(Te)/m3, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.10 mg(Te)/m3), JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NORWAY | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3), JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 0,02 ppm (0,2 mg/m3), JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 1 mg(HF)/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 3 mg(HF)/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 0.01 mg(Te)/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 0.03 mg(Te)/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | time-weighted average 0.1 mg(Te)/m3, JUN2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | time-weighted average 2 mg(F)/m3, JUN2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 1 mg(F)/m3, KZG-week 4 mg(F)/m3, inhal, skin, JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 0.2 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES | time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | time-weighted average 2.5 mg(F)/m3, OCT2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | time-weighted average 0.1 mg(Te)/m3, OCT2007 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg(Te)/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg(Te)/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 0.02 ppm (0.2 mg(Te)/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO TELLURIUM HEXAFLUORIDE-air | 10H time-weighted average 0.02 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
Status in Federal Agencies
| Organization | Reference |
|---|---|
| EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health