Cadmium Telluride carries a recognized safety classification for professional environments due to its potential harmfulness if ingested. This compound, identified as CdTe, has a molecular weight of 240.0 g/mol. It belongs to the class of Cadmium compounds and Tellurium compounds. Its unique structure allows it to function as a quantum dot, a type of fluorescent nanoparticle whose properties change depending on particle size. In a professional setting, Additionally, the European Union has set an 001 mg/m3 for inhalable particles, with transitional measures allowing a higher limit until 2027.

• CAS Number: 1306-25-8
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Exact Mass: 243.809588
• Molecular Formula: CdTe
• Molecular Weight: 240.0
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]