Cadmium Chloride – Product identifier
Trade name: Cadmium Chloride
· Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity – Inhalation 2
Toxic to Reproduction 1B
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H340 May cause genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
Label elements
GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
2 Cadmium Chloride – Hazard(s) identification
REACTIVITY 0
FIRE 0
HEALTH *4
· Hazard pictograms
· Signal word Danger
· Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
· Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Rinse mouth.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
· Classification system:
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4)
Health = 4
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
· HMIS-ratings (scale 0 – 4)
Health = *4
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
· Other hazards
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
PAC-1: 0.16 mg/m³
PAC-2: 1.2 mg/m³
6 Cadmium Chloride – Accidental release measures
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS: 10108-64-2 Cadmium Chloride 100%3 Composition/information on ingredients
Description of first aid measures
General information:
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours
after the accident.
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Information for doctor:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
4 Cadmium Chloride – First-aid measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.
5 Cadmium Chloride – Fire-fighting measures
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7.
Control parameters
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
8 Cadmium Chloride – Exposure controls/personal protection
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· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
CAS: 10108-64-2 Cadmium Chloride
PEL
REL
TLV
Long-term value: 0.005 mg/m³
as Cd; see 29 CFR 1910.1027
See Pocket Guide App. A
Long-term value: 0.01 0.002* mg/m³
as Cd; A2; *respirable fraction; BEI
· PAC-3: 7.6 mg/m³
Handling:
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
7 Cadmium Chloride – Handling and storage
9 Cadmium Chloride – Physical and chemical properties
· Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Appearance:
Form: Crystalline Powder
Color: White
· Odor: Odorless
· Odor threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value: Not applicable.
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range:
Boiling point/Boiling range:
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
· Flash point: Not applicable.
· Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable.
· Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
· Ignition temperature: Not determined.
· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Explosion limits:
Lower:
Upper:
Not determined.
Not determined.
· Vapor pressure at 266 °C (510.8 °F): 0.0000013 hPa (0 mm Hg)
· Density at 20 °C (68 °F):
· Relative density
· Vapor density
· Evaporation rate
3.3 g/cm³
Not determined.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water at 20 °C (68 °F):
457 g/l
· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic:
Kinematic:
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
· Eye protection:
· Body protection: Protective work clothing
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: No irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) 1
NTP (National Toxicology Program) K
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is listed.
11 Toxicological information
· LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral
Inhalative
LD50
LC50/4h
100 mg/kg (ATE)
0.05 mg/l (ATE)
· Other information No further relevant information available.
Reactivity No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
10 Cadmium Chloride – Stability and reactivity
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Water hazard class 3 (Assessment by list): extremely hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
12 Ecological information
14 Transport information
· UN-Number
· DOT, IMDG, IATA
UN2570
· UN proper shipping name
· DOT
· IMDG
· IATA
Cadmium compounds (Cadmium Chloride)
CADMIUM COMPOUND (Cadmium Chloride), MARINE
POLLUTANT
CADMIUM COMPOUND (Cadmium Chloride)
· Transport hazard class(es)
· DOT
· Class 6.1 Toxic substances
· Label 6.1
· IMDG
· Class 6.1 Toxic substances
· Label 6.1
· IATA
· Class 6.1 Toxic substances
· Label 6.1
· Packing group
· DOT, IMDG, IATA
III
· Environmental hazards:
· Marine pollutant:
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid; Marine Pollutant
Yes (P)
Symbol (fish and tree)
· Special precautions for user Warning: Toxic substances
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 60
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
13 Disposal considerations
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Sara
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): ACTIVE
Hazardous Air Pollutants Substance is listed.
Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed.
Carcinogenic categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) B1
TLV (Threshold Limit Value) A2
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Substance is listed.
GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
15 Cadmium Chloride – Regulatory information
· EMS Number:
· Stowage Category
F-A,S-A
A
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable.
· Transport/Additional information:
· DOT
· Quantity limitations
· Hazardous substance:
On passenger aircraft/rail: 100 kg
On cargo aircraft only: 200 kg
10 lbs, 4.54 kg
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ)
· Excepted quantities (EQ)
5 kg
Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g
· UN “Model Regulation”: UN 2570 CADMIUM COMPOUND (CADMIUM CHLORIDE),
6.1, III
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This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department.
Date of preparation / last revision
Creation date for SDS 02/07/2024. STN
Revision 1.0 07/03/2025: Reviewed SDS for accuracy. MH/STN
16 Other information
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
· Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Rinse mouth.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
· National regulations:
· Additional classification according to Decree on Hazardous Materials:
Carcinogenic hazardous material group I (extremely dangerous).
Carcinogenic hazardous material group II (very dangerous).
Carcinogenic hazardous material group III (dangerous).
· Information about limitation of use:
Workers are not allowed to be exposed to this hazardous material. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in
certain cases.
· Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
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