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CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Cadmium
CAS#:
7440-43-9
Synonym:
Chemical
Name: Cadmium
Chemical
Formula: Cd
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Cadmium
7440-43-9 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Cadmium: ORAL (LD50):
Acute: 2330 mg/kg [Rat.]. 890 mg/kg [Mouse]. DUST (LC50): Acute: 50 ppm 4
hour(s) [Rat].
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:Hazardous in case of
ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant,
sensitizer), of eye contact (irritant). Severe over-exposure can result in
death.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects: CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2 (Reasonably
anticipated.) by NTP. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to
kidneys, lungs, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can
produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may
produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human
organs.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact: No known effect on eye contact,
rinse with water for a few minutes.
Skin
Contact: After contact with skin, wash
immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated
skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean
folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing
before reusing.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest in a well
ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe
area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to
the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled
material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Examine the lips
and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication
that the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not
conclusive. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek
immediate medical attention.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be combustible at high
temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: 570°C (1058°F)
Flash
Points: Not available.
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: Some metallic oxides.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Non-flammable
in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat, of oxidizing materials, of
reducing materials, of combustible materials, of moisture.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards:
Material
in powder form, capable of creating a dust explosion. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the
spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large
Spill:
Use
a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be
careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV.
Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
locked up Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all
equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage:Keep
container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly
toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate locked safety
storage cabinet or room.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls: Use process enclosures, local
exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust
respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: TWA: 0.01 (ppm) Consult local
authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid. (Lustrous
solid.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 112.4 g/mole
Color:
Silvery.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not applicable.
Boiling
Point: 765°C (1409°F)
Melting
Point: 320.9°C (609.6°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not available.
Specific
Gravity: 8.64 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: Not available.
Solubility:
Insoluble in cold water, hot water,
methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not available.
Conditions
of Instability: Not available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive with
oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity:
Not considered to be corrosive for metals
and glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Reacts violently
with potassium.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization:
No.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
WARNING:
THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE. Acute
oral toxicity (LD50): 890 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute toxicity of the dust (LC50):
229.9 mg/m3 4 hour(s) [Rat].
Chronic
Effects on Humans:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2 (Reasonably
anticipated.) by NTP. The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant, sensitizer).
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: An
allergen. 0047 Animal: embryotoxic, passes through the placental barrier.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: May
cause allergic reactions, exzema and/or dehydration of the skin.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are as toxic as the original product.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification:
Identification:
Special
Provisions for Transport:
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations:
California
prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of
California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
which would require a warning under the statute: Cadmium California prop. 65:
This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of
California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the
statute: Cadmium Pennsylvania RTK: Cadmium Massachusetts RTK: Cadmium TSCA 8(b)
inventory: Cadmium SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
Cadmium CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Cadmium
Other
Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition
of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada):
CLASS
D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). CLASS
D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC):
R26-
Very toxic by inhalation. R45- May cause cancer.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 3
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
3
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Safety
glasses.
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