Selenium

CAS Number

7782-49-2

Synonym

Caswell No, 732; CI 77805; Elemental selenium; Gray selenium; Selenium alloy; Selenium base; Selenium compounds; Selenium dust; EPA Pesticide Code: 072001

Occurrence/Use

Power rectifiers and surge protection, photographic toner, anti-dandruff shampoos; production of glass (tinting), alloys, photoelectric cells, rubber, pharmaceuticals, fungicides, insecticides; component of tobacco smoke. Naturally occurring in small amounts in water and some foods.

More information about Selenium

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	12/10/2010
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.03
Health Risk Category:	Integumentary toxicity (causes hair loss and nail damage)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.05
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	seleniumphg121010.pdf
Related Downloads:	Responses to Comments on the selenium PHG document
California PHG Comments:	Listing is for water-soluble and bioavailable selenium compounds.