Material Safety Data Sheet
Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate

ACC# 03810
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate
Catalog Numbers: C19 500, C19-100, C19-500, C19100, C19500
Synonyms: Cadmium sulphate octahydrate; sulfuric acid cadmium salt octahydrate
Company Identification:
              Fisher Scientific
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              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
7790-84-3 Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate 100 unlisted

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: white solid.
Danger! Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. Cancer hazard. Carcinogen. Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin irritation. Contains cadmium. Avoid creating dust. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Target Organs: Kidneys, liver, lungs, skeletal structures.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause unconsciousness.
Inhalation: Effects may be delayed. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. May cause dyspnea (difficult or labored breathing). May cause cough, chest pain, fever, muscular cramps, and headache.
Chronic: May cause respiratory tract cancer. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent bone structure abnormalities. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause anemia and other blood cell abnormalities. Chronic inhalation may cause pulmonary emphysema. Chronic inhalation may cause pulmonary fibrosis. Inhalation of dust may cause chronic rhinitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose).

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: The use of Calcium disodium EDTA as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash hands before eating. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as Cd); 0.002 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction, as Cd) (listed under Cadmium compounds). none listed 2.5 æg/m3 Action Level (as Cd); 5 æg/m3 PEL (as Cd. Do not eat, drink or chew t obacco or gum or apply cosmetics in regulated areas. Carcinogen: dust can cause lung and kidney disease. See 29 CFR 1910.1027) (listed under Cadmium compounds).
Cadmium sulfate 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as Cd); 0.002 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction, as Cd) (listed under Cadmium compounds). none listed 2.5 æg/m3 Action Level (as Cd); 5 æg/m3 PEL (as Cd. Do not eat, drink or chew t obacco or gum or apply cosmetics in regulated areas. Carcinogen: dust can cause lung and kidney disease. See 29 CFR 1910.1027) (listed under Cadmium compounds).

OSHA Vacated PELs: Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Cadmium sulfate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:126 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:3.09 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:(CdSO4)3.8H2O
Molecular Weight:769.51

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Metals, oxidizing agents, zinc, selenium, tellurium, hydrogen azide, Violently reacts with magnesium and with aluminum powder when heated..
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur, toxic cadmium oxide fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 7790-84-3: EV2850000      
CAS# 10124-36-4: EV2700000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

CAS# 10124-36-4:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 47 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 280 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7790-84-3:

CAS# 10124-36-4:
  • ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen (listed as 'Cadmium compounds').
  • California: carcinogen, initial date 10/1/87 (listed as Cadmium compounds).
  • NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Cadmium compounds).
  • IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Cadmium compounds).

Epidemiology: NIOSH cited recent epidemiological evidence of a significant excess of respiratory cancer deaths among a cohort of cadmium production workers, and concluded that cadmium and its compounds are potential carcinogens.
Teratogenicity: Experimental teratogenic effects have been reported.
Reproductive Effects: Experimental reproductive effects have been reported.
Mutagenicity: Mutagenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUNDS CADMIUM COMPOUND (CADMIUM SULFATE)
Hazard Class: 6.1 6.1
UN Number: UN2570 UN2570
Packing Group: III III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 7790-84-3 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
     CAS# 10124-36-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 7790-84-3: immediate, delayed.
     CAS # 10124-36-4: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
     This material contains Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate (listed as Cadmium compounds), 100%, (CAS# 7790-84-3) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
     This material contains Cadmium sulfate (listed as Cadmium compounds), -%, (CAS# 10124-36-4) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 7790-84-3 (listed as Cadmium compounds) is listed as a hazardous      air pollutant (HAP).
     CAS# 10124-36-4 (listed as Cadmium compounds) is listed as a hazardous      air pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 7790-84-3 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 10124-36-4 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 7790-84-3 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Cadmium compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Cadmium compounds), Minnesota, (listed as Cadmium compounds).
     CAS# 10124-36-4 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Cadmium compounds), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as Cadmium compounds), Massachusetts.

California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate, listed as `Cadmium compounds', a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains Cadmium sulfate, listed as `Cadmium compounds', a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T N
Risk Phrases:
     R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
     R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
     R 48/23/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
     exposure through inhalation and if swallowed.
     R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
     adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases:
     S 22 Do not breathe dust.
     S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 7790-84-3: No information available.
     CAS# 10124-36-4: 3
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 10124-36-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D1A, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7790-84-3 (listed as Cadmium compounds) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 10124-36-4 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 5/12/1998
Revision #4 Date: 12/28/2004

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