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CAS Number: 1306-25-8
Product Catalog
48-2000
Cadmium › Cadmium telluride (99.999%-Cd) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 1306-25-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00015998 |
| Molecular Formula: | CdTe |
| Molecular Weight: | 240.00 |
| Chemical Formula: | CdTe |
| Color and Form: | -200 mesh black pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 1041°C, density 6.20
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Cadmium telluride (99.999%-Cd)PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 48-2000 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 1306-25-8 |
| Formula: | CdTe |
| EINECS Number: | 215-149-9 |
| Chemical Family: | metal chalcogenides |
| Synonym: | Cadmium monotelluride |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 1306-25-8 | 100 | 0.002mg/m3 | 0.005 mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Inhalation of dust may cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, fever, chills, pulmonary edema, liver and kidney damage. Causes cancer. Reproductive effector. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation of any dust or fumes can lead to chills, coughing, headache, shortness of breath, chest pains, and pulmonary edema. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion may lead to sudden nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, convulsions, and death. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Inhalation of dust may cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, fever, chills, pulmonary edema, liver and kidney damage. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to cadmium compounds may result in kidney damage, anemia, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, perforation of the nasal septum, loss of smell, male reproductive effects, and an increased risk of cancer of the lungs, prostate, and 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: | no data |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes containing 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, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a cool, dry place 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 protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators 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: | -200 mesh black pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 240 |
| Melting Point: | 1041°C |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 6.2 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | mineral acids and oxidizing agents |
| Decomposition Products: | tellurium oxide and cadmium oxide |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 2820mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD: >15g/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 2100mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Reproductive effector. |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| 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: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See category N078 for reporting. |
| 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: | 5/13/2002 |
| Revision Date: | 12/19/2011 |
