Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Store protective clothing separately. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. No sensitizing effects known.
Exposure affects the respiratory tract, kidneys, and liver.
Ingestion may cause nausea, salivation, vomiting and diarrhea. Tellurium is converted in the body to dimethyl telluride which imparts a garlic-like odor to the breath and sweat. Heavy exposure may result in headache, drowsiness, metallic taste, loss of appetite, nausea, tremors, convulsions, and respiratory arrest. To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known. Probable human carcinogen, limited evidence of carcinogenicity from epidemiologic studies.