EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Cancer suspect agent.Toxic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Cancer suspect agent.

---

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
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.

---

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:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.

---

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

---

Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances.

---

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 55700-14-6: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.025 m TWA (except cadmium oxide fume, cadmium sulphide, cadmium sulphid United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.075 mg/m3 STEL (except cadmium oxide fume, cadmium sulphide, cadmium sulphide United States OSHA: 2.5 g/m3 Action Level (as Cd); 5 g/m3 PEL ( Cd. Do not eat, drink or chew t obacco or gum or apply cosmetics regulated areas. Carcinogen: dust can cause lung and kidney disease. See 29 CFR 1910.1027) (listed under Cadmium compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.002 mg/m3 VLE (respirable particulates, as Cd); 0.01 mg/m3 VLE (inhalable part France - VME: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 VME (as C Germany: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 VME (as Cd) Japan: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 OEL (as Cd) Malaysia: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as Cd); 0.002 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction, as Cd) Russia: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (as Cd) Russia: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 STEL (as Cd) Spain: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 VLA-ED (inhalabl fraction, except cadmium sulfoselenide and cadmium 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 to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

---

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C20H34CdO4
Molecular Weight: 450.89

---

Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

---

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 55700-14-6 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Cyclohexanebutanoic acid, cadmium salt - California: carcinogen, initial date 10/1/87 (listed as Cadmium compou NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Cadmium compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Cadmium compounds).

---

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.

---

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

---

Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

---

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 55700-14-6: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 55700-14-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 55700-14-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 55700-14-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

---

SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A