Health Hazards Acute And Chronic: SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE.TOXIC IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: CADMIUM & CD CMPDS EVIDENCE FOR
CARCIN:SUFFICIENT IN ANIMALS,LIMITED IN HUMANS (IARC 1982).CADMIUM &
CERTAIN(SUPP DATA)
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: INHALATION:TOXIC;DUST MAY BE IRRITATING TO
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.INGESTION:TOXIC.SKIN:POSSIBLE IRRITATION OR ALLERGIC
REACTION.EYES:N/K (FP N).
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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FIRST AID
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GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH
SOAP AND WATER.EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT
BREATHING.INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Lower Limits: N/A Upper Limits: N/A
Extinguishing Media: ANY SUITABLE FOR ADJACENT MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (FP N).
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RELEASE MEASURES
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Spill Release Procedures: TAKE UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N).
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE.HANDLE OR TRANSFER
ONLY IN AN APPROVED FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE
OF CONCERN (FP N).
Ventilation: LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR CONCENTRATION
BELOW TLV (FP N/ORNL).
Protective Gloves: YES
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Equipment: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Work Hygenic Practices: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Supplemental Safety & Health: MOLECULAR WT 172.41. EXPLAN OF CARC:CADMIUM
COMPOUNDS MAY REASONABLY BE ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP). TEST ON LAB
ANIMALS INDICATE MATERIAL MAY BE CARCINOGENIC (MFR).
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling Point:
N/A
Melting/Freezing Point:
<932F,500C
Decomposition Temp:
<932F,500C
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: N/A
Specific Gravity: 4.26 (WATER=1)
PH: N/K
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/A
Solubility in Water: INSOLUBLE AT 68F,20C
Appearance and Odor: WHITE POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume: NONE
Corrosion Rate: N/K
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: HEAT.
Materials to Avoid: NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FUMES & DUST,CARBON DIOXIDE,CADMIUM
OXIDE.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: N/P
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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DISPOSAL
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DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N).
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REGULATORY
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SARA Title III: N/P
Federal Regulatory: N/P
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OTHER
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Mfgs. & Exporters: Laboratory Reagents, Fine Chemicals,
Analytical Reagents & Dehydrated Culture Media