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CAS Number: 34330-64-8
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48-0200
Cadmium › Cadmium chloride hydrate (99.998%-Cd) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 34330-64-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00149627 |
| Molecular Formula: | CdCl2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 183.32 |
| Chemical Formula: | CdCl2·XH2O |
| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Cadmium chloride hydrate (99.998%-Cd) PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 48-0200 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 34330-64-8 |
| Formula: | CdCl2.XH2O |
| EINECS Number: | 233-296-7 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Cadmium dichloride hydrate |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 34330-64-8 | 100 | 0.002mg/m3 | 0.005mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Inhalation may cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, fever, chills, pulmonary edema, liver and kidney damage. May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | May be a mild to severe irritant to the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Harmful by inhalation. Dust or fumes can lead to chills, coughing, headache, shortness of breath, chest pains, and pulmonary edema. |
| Ingestion: | Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to sudden nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, convulsions, and death. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Harmful if swallowed and inhaled. Inhalation may cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, fever, chills, pulmonary edema, liver and kidney damage. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure may cause loss of sense of smell, weight loss, liver, lung, skeletal and kidney damage. May cause heritable genetic damage. May impair fertility. Cadmium is a recognized carcinogen of the connective tissue, lungs, and the liver. |
| NTP: | Yes |
| IARC: | Yes |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire fighting procedures required. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | Toxic dusts contain cadmium |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 183.32 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 140g/100cc (20°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | Cadmium chloride and water |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: 665 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 194 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 4567. Oral (rat); TDLo: 343320 ug/kg/13W-I. Oral (rabbit); TDLo: 1365 mg/kg/13W-I. Oral (rabbit); TDLo: 13650 ug/kg/13W-I. Subcutaneous (rat); TDLo: 457 mg/kg/5W-I. Intraperitoneal (rat); TDLo: 6537 ug/kg. Subcutaneous (rat); TDLo: 7mg/kg. Human Lymphocyte; DNA inhibition: 28 umol/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Reproductive Effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release into the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Cadmium compounds |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | III |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 2570 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Cadmium compound |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | III |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 2570 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Not listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound see Category Code N078. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 3/20/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 8/05/2011 |
