MSDS Name:   Cadmium chloride, anhydrous, 99%
Synonym:   Cadmium dichloride.
Company:   AboutChem.com

**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 10108-64-2 |Cadmium chloride | >99 | 233-296-7
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Hazard Symbols: T+ N
Risk Phrases: 25 26 45 46 48/23/25 60 61 50/53

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic by inhalation. May cause cancer. May
cause heritable genetic damage. Toxic : danger of serious damage to
health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed.
May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Very toxic
to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.Hygroscopic.

Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation. Exposure to the substance as an aqueous
solution may cause irritation and corneal abnormalities.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in
harmful amounts.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. Exposure may cause severe swelling of face and neck areas
with possible death.
Inhalation:
May be fatal if inhaled. Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis
and pulmonary edema. May cause ulceration and perforation of the
nasal septum if inhaled in excessive quantities.
Chronic:
May cause respiratory tract cancer. Prolonged or repeated exposure
may cause permanent bone structure abnormalities. Chronic inhalation
may cause nasal septum ulceration and perforation. Chronic
inhalation of cadmium compounds has been associated with lung and
prostate cancer. The primary target organ for chronic cadmium disease
is clearly the kidney. An inhalation study of cadmium chloride in
rats exposed 23 hrs/day for 18 mo at 12.5, 25 or 50 ug/m3, as Cd,
produced a frequency of primary lung carcinomas of 15.4%, 52.6% and
71.4%, respectively. There were no primary lung carcinomas in the
controls.

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin:
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation
develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Poison material. If inhaled, get medical aid immediately. Remove
victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
The use of Calcium disodium EDTA as a chelating agent should be
determined by qualified medical personnel.

**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike
and collect water used to fight fire. Non-combustible, substance
itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce
corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to
waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Wear a self contained breathing
apparatus and appropriate Personal protection. (See Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation.

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not
get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Use only
with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended
exposure limits. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should
be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
substance with extreme caution and designate regulated areas for use.
Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear impervious gloves.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use
a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator when necessary.

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State: Crystals
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg @ 656 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 960 deg C @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 568 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: 1400 g/L (20C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 4.05 g/cm3 @ 25C
Molecular Formula: CdCl2
Molecular Weight: 183.316

**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, bromine trifluoride, sulfur, potassium,
selenium, tellurium, hydrogen azide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, cadmium fumes, chloride fumes,
toxic cadmium oxide fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

RTECS#:
CAS# 10108-64-2: EV0175000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10108-64-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 60 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 =
3.3 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 88 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Cadmium chloride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: 1.94ppm; 96HJapanese quail, oral LC50=2584
ppm/5D
Ring-necked pheasant, oral LC50=767 ppm/5D

**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

IATA
Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2570
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2570
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2570
Packing group: III

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+ N
Risk Phrases:
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 48/23/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to
health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if
swallowed.
R 60 May impair fertility.
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and/or its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10108-64-2: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 10108-64-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10108-64-2: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3;STEL 0.1 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.01 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.02 mg(Cd)/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-FRANCE;Skin
OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen
OEL-INDIA:TWA 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.02 mg(Cd)/m3;STEL 0.1 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.2 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 0.01 mg(Cd)/m3;STEL 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.02 mg(Cd)/m3;Carcinogen
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.05 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-SWITZERLAND;Carcinogen
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 0.2 mg(Cd)/m3;STEL 0.5 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 0.2 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.01 mg(Cd)/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10108-64-2 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.

**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

MSDS Creation Date: 6/08/1999 Revision #2 Date: 11/21/2002

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