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Document ID (ISN)62869
CIS number 94-1163
ISSN - Serial title 0888-1626 - Noticias de seguridad
Year 1993
Convention or series no.
Title Cadmium fume
Original title Humo de cadmio [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Nov. 1993, Vol.55, No.11. 4p. Insert.
Abstract Chemical safety sheet published by the Consejo Interamericano de Seguridad, 33 Park Place, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. Health hazards: delayed effects; irritation of the upper respiratory tract; anosmia; ulceration of the nasal mucosa; anaemia; emphysema; pulmonary oedema; renal dysfunction; probable human carcinogen: may cause lung and prostatic cancer.
Descriptors (primary) cadmium; USA
Descriptors (secondary) irritants; pulmonary oedema; anaemia; emphysema; lung cancer; prostatic cancer; loss of smell; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; delayed effects; health hazards; carcinogenic effects; determination in air; medical supervision; data sheet; ulceration of the nasal mucosa; renal dysfunction
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Cadmium and compounds
Inorganic substances