Synonym:Cadmium dibromide

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound7789-42-6100%0.002mg/m30.005mg/m3

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. May
Emergency Overview:
cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact:Causes mild to severe irritant to the eyes.
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
irritating to the respiratory tract. Harmful by inhalation. May cause coughing, headache, shortness of breath,
Inhalation:
chest pains and pulmonary edema.
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to sudden nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness,
Ingestion:
convulsions, and death.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Acute Health Affects:
Ihalation may cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, pulmonary edema, liver and kidney damage.
Prolonged exposure may cause loss of sense of smell, weight loss, liver, lung, skeletal and kidney damage.
Chronic Health Affects:
Cadmium is a recognized carcinogen of the connective tissue, lungs, and the liver.
NTP:Yes
IARC:Yes
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:none required
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion andToxic dusts contain cadmium
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store material in a tightly sealed container. Will adsorb moisture if handled in a moist environment.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:white pwdr.
Molecular Weight:272.22
Melting Point:567°
Boiling Point:863°C
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:5.192
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:contact with moisture
Incompatibility:active metals
Decomposition Products:none

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:Oral (rat); LD50: 322 mg/kg. Oral (rat); LD50: 733 mg/kg/90D-C.
Carcinogenic Effects:Carcinogen (as Cd)
Mutagenic Effects:No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:No data available

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release into the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in
Ecological Information:
the aquatic environment.

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
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

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound see Category Code N078 for reporting.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A