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CADMIUM SULFATE ICSC: 1318
April 2007
Cadmium sulphate PDF for printing Explanation of fields
CAS No: 10124-36-4
RTECS No: EV2700000
UN No: 2570
EC No: 048-009-00-9
    CdSO4
Molecular mass: 208.5

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE     In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
Inhalation Cough. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. EU classification
T+ Symbol
N Symbol
R: 45-46-60-61-25-26-48/23/25-50/53
S: 53-45-60-61
Note: E
UN classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: III
GHS classification
Signal: Danger
Skull-Health haz-Enviro
Toxic if swallowed
May cause genetic defects
Causes damage to kidneys and bones through prolonged or repeated exposure
Very toxic to aquatic life
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Severe marine pollutant.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT5-III Separated from food and feedstuffs Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of cadmium and sulfur oxides.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: as Cd (Respirable fraction) as TWA; 0.002 mg/m³ A2 (suspected human carcinogen); BEI issued (ACGIH 2007).
MAK: Cd & inorganic compounds (Inhalable fraction) skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 1; Germ cell mutagen group: 3A (DFG 2006).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. when dispersed, especially if powdered

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the kidneys and bones, resulting in kidney impairment and osteoporosis (bone weakness). This substance is carcinogenic to humans.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 1000°C
Density: 4.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 0°C: 75.5
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in plants and in seafood. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.

NOTES
Health effects are here mainly based on the studies of other cadmium compounds.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Do NOT take working clothes home.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2006
LEGAL NOTICE Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information.

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