| Identification | More | [Name]
POTASSIUM TELLURITE | [CAS]
7790-58-1 | [Synonyms]
POTASSIUM TELLURITE
POTASSIUM TELLURITE (IV)
dipotassiumtrioxotellurate
potassiumtellurate(iv
telluricacid(h2teo3),dipotassiumsalt
telluricacid,dipotassiumsalt
Tellurousacid,dipotassiumsalt
10% POTASSIUM TELLURITE SOLUTION
POTASSIUM TELLURITE SOLUTION
POTASSIUM TELLURITE FOR BACTERIOLOGY
Potassiumtellurite,97%
POTASSIUMTELLURITE,POWDER,REAGENT | [EINECS(EC#)]
232-213-1 | [Molecular Formula]
K2O3Te | [MDL Number]
MFCD00011379 | [Molecular Weight]
253.79 | [MOL File]
7790-58-1.mol |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Granular, white powder. Hygroscopic;
decomposes at 460–470C. Soluble in water.
| [Definition]
ChEBI: A potassium salt consisting of potassium and tellurite ions in a 2:1 ratio. | [Uses]
In 1:50,000 solution for detecting presence of living pathogenic bacteria in sera and vaccines, such organisms forming characteristic black reduction Compounds. | [General Description]
Potassium tellurite is a hygroscopic granular white powder. It decomposes at 460-470oC. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
T | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R25:Toxic if swallowed.
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [RIDADR ]
UN 3284 6.1/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [HazardClass ]
6.1(b) | [PackingGroup ]
III | [Safety Profile]
A poison by an
unspecified route. Human systemic effects
by ingestion: sleep dsturbance, anorexia,
nausea. When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic fumes of K2O and Te. See also
TELLURIUM compounds. |
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