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Tellurium Tetrachloride


Where is Tellurium Tetrachloride found?

Tellurium Tetrachloride is an inorganic substance used to make metals pliable. Tellurium is alloyed with copper and stainless steel. It is added at very low levels to lead to decreases the corrosive action of sulfuric acid in batteries and to improve the lead's strength and hardness. Tellurium is also used as a coloring agent in ceramics.


How can you avoid contact with Tellurium Tetrachloride?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• Tellurium tetrachloride
• Telluric chloride
• TELLURIUM CHLORIDE
• Tetrachlorotellurium
• Tellurium chloride (TeCl4), (T-4)-
• Tellurium chloride, (T-4)-
• Tellurium(IV) chloride
• telluricchloride
• tellurium(+4)chloride
• (t-4)-telluriumchlorid
• tellurium (iv) chloride
• tetrachloro-|E4-tellane
• Tellurium tetrachloride, 99%
• (beta-4)-telluriumchloride(tecl4
• Tellurium(IV) chloride, 99.9% trace metals basis 25g


What are some products that may contain Tellurium Tetrachloride?

Metals (stainless steel alloys)

Ceramics

Color additives (tints,dyes)


A clinician's point of view.


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For additional information about products that might contain Tellurium Tetrachloride, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.


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